Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Yardley

Year 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Yardley

Start Date: ASAP | Full Time | Until July 2027

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil in a welcoming primary school in Yardley.

This is a full-time role starting ASAP and continuing for the remainder of the academic year.

You will be supporting a child with Autism who has an EHCP in place. The pupil is able to complete short pieces of appropriate work and particularly enjoys Maths, although they can be less enthusiastic when completing writing-based activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the child's learning, emotional regulation and engagement throughout the school day.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 2 pupil with Autism
• Supporting the pupil to access learning and complete appropriate tasks
• Encouraging engagement, particularly during less preferred activities such as writing
• Using strategies such as a Now and Next board to provide structure and routine
• Supporting the child with emotional regulation when they become tired or dysregulated
• Providing regular rest breaks throughout the day when required
• Using creative activities and crafts as a tool to help the pupil regulate and reset
• Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the child

• Have experience supporting children with Autism and additional needs
• Be patient, calm and nurturing
• Have a good understanding of emotional regulation and dysregulation
• Be confident using visual strategies and structured routines
• Be adaptable and able to respond to the individual needs of the child
• Have a creative and engaging approach to supporting learning
• Be committed to supporting the pupil for the full academic year

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with SEND and wants to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.