1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Redruth

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Redruth | Full-Time | September Start

£14.25 per hour | 5 Days per Week | Long-Term Opportunity

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with several welcoming and supportive primary schools on the outskirts of Redruth l who are seeking dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant's to support pupils with additional needs from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and providing consistent support to help a child thrive both academically and emotionally.

These roles are expected to continue throughout the term, with the possibility of being extended beyond this for the right candidate.

About the Role

You will work closely with one pupil throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and feel supported within the classroom environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day 
• Supporting engagement in lessons and daily activities
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Assisting with routines, transitions and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff
• Creating a calm, positive and nurturing environment

The schools are looking for someone who can become a consistent and trusted adult in the child's day-to-day school experience.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidates will be:

• Patient, caring and nurturing
• Calm under pressure
• Positive and resilient
• Able to build strong relationships with children
• Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Reliable and committed to providing consistency

Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable, but not essential.

What matters most is finding someone with the right attitude, warmth, and willingness to make a difference.

Candidates from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Teaching Assistants
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners
• Support Workers
• Care Professionals
• Youth Workers

⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

• Full-time roles within the same school
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Long-term opportunity with potential extension
• Central and easily accessible location by public transport and car
• Highly rewarding position where you'll see the impact of your support every day

Pay & Hours

Rate: £14.25 per hour

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: September

Duration: Whole term initially, with potential for extension

Location

Redruth

Easily accessible from:

• Truro
• Camborne
• Redruth
• Perranporth
• St Agnes
• Surrounding Mid-Cornwall areas

✨ Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can genuinely change a child's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a friendly, informal chat about these fantastic opportunities.

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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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