Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant 1:1 SEN Support Location: Barnet, London Salary: £93 £100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: Immediate Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD. The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs. The Role As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day • Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation • Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies • Support speech and communication difficulties • Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively • Closely supervise behaviours such as mouthing non-food items • Support transitions, boundaries and less-preferred activities • Respond calmly to throwing or attempts to leave activities • Use interests such as cars, trucks and putty to build engagement • Encourage successful participation in classroom learning and play About You The successful Reception Teaching Assistant will ideally have: • Reception or EYFS experience • Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or sensory needs • An understanding of behaviour as communication • ..... full job details .....