1:1 Teaching Assistant Needed - EYFS | Blackburn | ASD Support & Personal Care 

Are you a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

A lovely primary school in the Blackburn area is looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role includes providing personal care and supporting the child's learning and development on a daily basis.

Role Overview:

Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Location: Blackburn

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-time, ongoing

Pay: Competitive daily rate (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualised support to a child with ASD

Assist with personal care needs (toileting, hygiene)

Support the child's social, emotional, and academic development

Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SEN team

Promote inclusion and a positive learning experience

Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience supporting children with additional needs, ideally ASD

Be confident providing personal care

Show empathy, patience, and consistency

Hold a relevant TA qualification (desirable but not essential)

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

If you're ready to make a real difference and build a rewarding relationship with a child who needs your support, we want to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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