Join Our Team as a Reception Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting children with diverse needs? We are looking for a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bishop Auckland to start on a short-term afternoon basis (12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) with the potential to move to a full-day role.
The Role:
* A supportive and inclusive learning environment with opportunities to make a real difference.
* A dynamic role working across the classroom, sensory room, and 1:1 support.
* Collaboration with a great team including another staff member to support up to 6 children with high levels of ASD in the sensory room.
* Potential for increased hours and transition to a full-day position based on need.
* Ongoing training and support to help you thrive in the role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide general in-class support during Reception lessons.
* Assist with small group work in our sensory room, supporting children with high levels of ASD.
* Offer 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs, fostering their emotional and educational development.
* Help create a calm and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
What we're looking for:
* Experience working with children, particularly in Early Years or with additional needs (ASD and SEMH).
* A patient, compassionate, and flexible approach.
* Strong communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively with staff, children, and families.
* Ideally, some experience supporting children in a 1:1 or small group setting.
If you’re ready to make a positive impact in a Reception setting and work with children with diverse needs, we’d love to hear from you!
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