1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Lasting Impact – Join Us as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant!

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Wellingborough/Rushden. If you’re ready to help a child grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wellingborough/Rushden
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with one child, offering tailored, consistent support throughout the school day. You'll play a vital role in helping them access the curriculum, develop key life skills, and feel safe, valued, and encouraged every step of the way.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide focused 1:1 support to a child with SEN in and out of the classroom

• Help implement and adapt their Individual Education Plan (IEP)

• Support emotional regulation, communication, and social development

• Encourage participation in learning activities and build confidence

• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, parents, and external specialists

About You:

• Experience working with children with SEN (highly desirable)

• Calm, patient, and committed to providing consistent support

• Passionate about inclusion, equity, and empowering every child

• A relevant qualification (e.g., TA Level 2/3, SEN training) is a plus—but we welcome transferable skills and the right attitude!

Why Join Us?

• A friendly, inclusive, and values-driven school community

• A chance to make a lasting, positive difference in a child’s life

• Competitive salary and full support from our experienced team

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.If you have a genuine desire to help children with SEN thrive in their learning, we want to hear from you!

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.