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 necessaryIdeal 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