Teaching Assistant. Cargo Education & Training

Reception Class SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1) - Pre-Verbal & Sensory Needs

Middlesbrough

Full Time - Long Term - ASAP Start

Commitment required for the full academic year

A mainstream primary school in Middlesbrough is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception-aged child who is pre-verbal and highly sensory-seeking. This is a full-time, long-term role running for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential to extend.

• Build a trusting, consistent relationship with a young child who requires structure, patience and predictable routines.
• Support sensory regulation, communication development and engagement in Early Years learning.
• Work confidently with pre-verbal children, using visual aids, modelling language, sensory strategies and play-based communication.
• Follow guidance from the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to deliver an individual support plan.
• Be reliable, nurturing and able to remain calm while supporting behaviours linked to sensory needs.

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally Autism, sensory processing needs or delayed communication.
• Experience in Early Years or Reception is highly beneficial.
• Ability to commit full-time for the remainder of the academic year.
• Strong communication, professionalism and a child-centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

If you want a long-term role where you can make a genuine impact in a child's early development, this is an excellent opportunity.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay %.