SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an empathetic and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 support role? We are seeking a full-time, temporary Teaching Assistant to provide focused, individual support to a specific child within our welcoming primary school environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound and immediate impact on a pupil's learning journey and well-being.

The core focus of this position is to support one child across all areas of the primary curriculum. You will be responsible for implementing the child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, adapting activities as necessary, and assisting in the management of any specific learning, communication, or emotional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to track progress, foster independence, and ensure the child is fully included in school life.

A competitive salary is paid to the Teaching Assistant scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a specific temporary contract role, providing focused and meaningful experience in special education. You will benefit from a highly supportive team, regular guidance from the SENCO, and the satisfaction of contributing to a child's confidence and academic success.

We are looking for a highly patient, resilient, and proactive individual who:

• Has previous experience working with primary-aged children with special educational needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, or specific learning needs).

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both with the pupil and with school staff/parents.

• Is able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Is committed to promoting the highest levels of inclusion and independence for the pupil.

• Holds relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning or special educational needs (desirable).

You will provide tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day, deliver targeted intervention sessions, assist the pupil in navigating social and emotional situations, help monitor and record the pupil's progress and behaviour, and prepare resources specific to the pupil's learning needs.

If you are ready to take on this focused and impactful role, we encourage you to apply.

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experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university