SEN 1-1

Brent, North West London Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00pm September Start Permanent contract opportunityAs a Teaching Assistant, you should already understand the importance of patience, consistency and encouragement. Supporting a child with complex Autism takes that understanding to a completely different level. This role is about connection before communication. Regulation before learning. Trust before anything else.The Role: One-to-one SEN Teaching AssistantYou will be supporting a Year 1 child with complex needs within a SEN provision. She does not yet have a functional form of communication. No reliable verbal language. No consistent gesture or sign. Her attention span is currently very limited. When overwhelmed, she can become dysregulated.Your role will not be about "managing behaviour".It will be about: Building shared attention through Intensive Interaction Developing engagement using workstation approaches and Bucket Time Supporting co-regulation during moments of distress Assisting with personal care and toileting with dignity and respect Recognising and celebrating progress that others may not even noticeIn this role, progress might look like 20 seconds of eye contact, a moment of shared laughter, or tolerating a new activity without distress.If you understand that these moments are huge milestones, you will find this deeply rewarding.The SchoolThis is a well-established and inclusive primary school in Brent with a strong commitment to SEND. The SEN provision space is ..... full job details .....