1:2:1 SEN Support

Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support (Full-Time)
Location: Ystrad Mynach
Salary: £89.38 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is a full-time role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person requiring additional behavioural and emotional support.

About the Role:
This position involves working closely with a specific pupil who presents with challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering consistent, patient, and understanding support, ensuring the pupil remains engaged and supported throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviours

• Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour appropriately

• Assist in delivering structured and tailored learning under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO

• Encourage the pupil’s engagement, confidence, and emotional development

• Maintain clear communication with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals as required

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs, particularly behavioural needs

• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies

• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive and compassionate approach to support

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Teaching Personnel)

• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £89.38

• Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional school setting

• Access to CPD courses and career development resources

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and have the experience to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

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.
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