Teaching Assistant Job available in Gosport.

A small infant school in Gosport is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their school from January 2025, initially until February half term.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be working within a Year 1 class providing additional support to pupils with Autism in a mainstream infant school. The school is looking for someone on a part time basis 22.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.45am - 1.15pm or 17.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 11.45am - 3.15pm

Both timetables would include 1 hour lunchtime support, with SEND children in their lunch club, there will be 2 other staff members supporting this lunch club too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a young child with Autism, helping pupils transition smoothly into school life
• Implement tailored strategies to support the child's communication and interaction needs
• Foster a calm, nurturing, and patient learning environment
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to ensure the child's needs are met effectively
• Monitor and report on the child's progress, adjusting support as necessary

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism and communication needs
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with the child
• Understanding of early years development and transition
• This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's early educational journey within a supportive and close-knit school community.