Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Reception 

Location: L19 
Hours: 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Until the end of the summer term

We are seeking a warm, energetic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a little boy in Reception with emotional needs linked to attachment and trauma. The school is looking for someone playful, consistent and able to build a trusting relationship through positive interaction.

The successful candidate will help him recognise and manage his emotions, spot early triggers, and maintain a calm, safe environment during learning and play. At times he may struggle with behaviour and become dysregulated, so a patient, nurturing approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a positive, playful relationship to support engagement
• Help him regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Identify triggers and intervene early to prevent escalation
• Support safe interactions with peers and maintain a calm environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

About You

• Fun, outgoing and confident with young children
• Calm under pressure and able to model emotional regulation
• Observant, proactive and nurturing
• Experience with attachment, trauma or emotional/behavioural needs is desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing professional development, including free training opportunities
• Pension contributions

All applicants must hold an enhanced DBS certificate (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered on the DBS update service. Candidates will be asked to provide a minimum of five years references and successfully pass all safeguarding checks

For more information or to discuss your application further call our office on 0151 924 2073