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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.
