1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Helston
Start Date: 1st February 2026
Contract Type: Ongoing supply (with potential for long-term placement)
Pay: £89–£95 per day
Working Pattern: Flexible – full-time and part-time opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Helston to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing individualised support to a pupil with additional needs, with occasional personal and intimate care requirements.

The school is keen to appoint someone who is patient, compassionate and confident supporting children with communication needs. BSL and/or Makaton knowledge is highly desirable, though training can be provided.

About the Role:

• Providing consistent 1:1 SEN support within the classroom

• Supporting pupils across the school day, including learning, communication and emotional regulation

• Assisting with personal and intimate care when required, following school policies

• Supporting communication using BSL and/or Makaton where appropriate

• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and support staff

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Experience supporting children with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
✔ Confidence supporting personal and intimate care needs
✔ BSL and/or Makaton knowledge (desirable but not essential)
✔ A calm, patient and empathetic approach
✔ Flexible availability to meet school needs
✔ A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

✨ Ongoing supply work starting February 2026
✨ Flexible working hours to suit your availability
✨ Weekly pay through our secure online system
✨ A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
✨ Access to free SEN-focused CPD, including communication strategies
✨ A subsidised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (where applicable)
✨ Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles within local schools

If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want to work in a caring Helston primary school, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sophia on 01872 250123 or email sophia.ede@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.