1:1 Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cornwall (Truro and Surrounding areas)

£89.38-£95 daily rate

Schedule: Part time/Flexible supply

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?

Do you thrive in a role where every day brings a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to join our friendly network of primary schools across Truro and the surrounding areas. You’ll be working on a 1:1 basis, supporting pupils with EHCPs - helping them to flourish both academically and emotionally.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a child with an Education, Health and care Plan (EHCP)
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions.
• Support the pupils social, emotional, and behavioural development, including the use of de-escalation strategies during moments of distress.
• Confidently manage challenging behaviour in a calm, structured and supportive manner
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with a pupil to encourage independence and resilience.

Requirements :

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN, or awaiting assessment
• Confident in working 1:1 with pupils who may display complex or challenging behaviour
• Knowledge and experience of sing sensory based strategies to support engagement and regulation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach
• A valid Enhanced Child only DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable:

Level 2 or 3 teaching Assistant Qualification.

Any SEN- specific training or qualifications

Whether you’re an experienced SEN specialist or someone who’s supported in similar roles and is ready to take the next step - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where your support truly changes lives.
Or get in touch for a friendly chat to find out more!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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