Level 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 5

Long-term
Warrington, Cheshire
Posted 8 hours ago
£95 - £107.50 per day dependent on experience GBP

Job Category: Primary, SEND

Desian Education

Desian Education are proud to be supporting an extremely inclusive and collaborative mainstream primary school in Warrington that is easily accessible via public transport. This fantastic school require a motivated and reliable teaching assistant to join the KS2 cohort on a full-time temporary basis to support a pupil in year 5 with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal on a 1:1 basis.

This extremely rewarding opportunity commences on 02/09/2026 and will last the full academic year.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant in this school you will play an integral role in the education and development of a pupil in the year 5 class with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal. You will be their main point of contact throughout the day, meeting them at the school gate, walking them back to their parents/guardians at the end of the day and liaising with the parents/guardians on their progress and key milestones. You will directly liaise with the SENCO and follow all points of the EHCP with core requirements that include:

· Positive behaviour support; sensory breaks, pressure therapy and more

· Communication; use of Makaton, PECs and other objective references

· Aid in assisted toileting/personal care

What you need to succeed:

· Full “Right to Work” in the UK

· Relevant referenceable experience supporting young people with complex needs in a classroom or residential setting

· A passion for supporting disadvantaged children

· Experience using Makaton and PECs is essential

· An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain

· An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification

What you’ll get in return:

· Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant