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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 87 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant (PDA Support) - Huddersfield
Are you a compassionate and resilient teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Huddersfield.
About the Role:
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to support a child with a diagnosis of ASD with a PDA profile. Your role will focus on building trust and developing creative, low-demand strategies to reduce anxiety and encourage engagement in learning and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent, person-centred 1:1 support within the classroom and other school settings
Use low-demand and child-led approaches in line with best practice for PDA
Develop positive relationships to support emotional regulation and reduce barriers to learning
Collaborate with the wider SEND team to adapt learning materials and routines
Monitor and report progress, challenges, and breakthroughsWe Are Looking For:
Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD and/or PDA
A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to behaviour and communication
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to take initiative
Knowledge of trauma-informed or neurodiversity-affirming practices (desirable)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent)Academics work closely with this school to ensure the best support for them, aswell as supporting you with your Teaching Assistant journey with an office of experienced consultants and ex - teachers. Please get in touch with Jenny today for more infoBefore You Apply
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