1:1 Teaching Assistant - Medway

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3 with an EHCP within a primary school in Medway. This role focuses on providing highly individualised support to a non-verbal pupil with significant language disorder and social communication needs.
You will be working closely with the child throughout the day, following a structured, visual and sensory-based approach designed to build trust, encourage engagement, and promote meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent and nurturing 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Deliver short, personalised learning sessions using motivating activities tailored to the child's needs.
• Use a total communication approach, including objects of reference, visuals, simple language, and signing.
• Support social interaction and help facilitate positive engagement with peers and adults.
• Offer regular sensory regulation breaks and implement sensory strategies as required.
• Assist with transitions using visual prompts and structured routines.
• Ensure close supervision at all times due to limited awareness of danger.
• Support self-care routines, including a toileting programme.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and follow individual plans consistently.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with autism, communication needs or significant SEN.
• Understanding of sensory processing needs and sensory-based support.
• Knowledge or experience of approaches such as Intensive Interaction (desirable but not essential).
• Someone patient, attuned, calm and able to build strong and secure relationships.
• A resilient, nurturing individual committed to high-quality, personalised support.
• Ability to follow structure and routines with consistency.

What We Offer

• A long-term position with the opportunity for trial days.
• Competitive pay rates based on experience.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our education recruitment team.
• Access to CPD opportunities to develop skills in autism support, communication strategies and behaviour approaches.

Why Join Simply Education?

• A dedicated consultant who understands the education sector in Medway.
• Local opportunities that suit your experience and career goals.
• Flexible weekly pay options and access to exclusive training sessions.
• A supportive team committed to matching the right people with the right schools.

Ready to Get Started?

If you are an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within Medway, and you're available for a trial day, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us to discuss the next steps.