1:1 SEN Assistant

 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants – Primary | Par Area

Full‑Time | Part Time | Long‑Term Role | Immediate & Ongoing Starts

Pay Dependant on Experience! £89.38 – £95 Per day

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential?

Do you have a nurturing, patient approach and a real desire to make a meaningful difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are seeking caring, committed, and enthusiastic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary‑aged pupils across schools in the Par area. These roles are ideal for individuals who thrive in a supportive, child‑focused environment and enjoy working closely with pupils who require tailored guidance and encouragement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong, impactful relationships and become a key part of a school’s SEND provision.

About the Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a child with additional needs such as:

• Autism (ASC)
• Speech & language difficulties
• Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Learning and communication challenges

In this role, you will:

• Provide personalised 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Help the pupil access learning and participate fully in class
• Implement strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour
• Promote independence, confidence, and social development
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver tailored interventions
• Create a positive, patient, and encouraging learning environment

Every day will be different — but every day will be meaningful.

You will succeed in this role if you are:

• Patient, empathetic, and reliable
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children
• Confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Calm, adaptable, and resilient
• Committed to helping a child feel valued, understood, and supported
• Willing to learn new strategies and grow professionally

A DBS on the Update Service is desirable — but we can support you with this if needed.

✨ Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, or get in touch directly on Chloe.spencer@teachingpersonnel.com for an informal chat about the opportunities available.

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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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