SEN TA / Bridport

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support

Bridport, Dorset | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming local primary school in Bridport to recruit an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to a pupil's learning, confidence and development.

The Opportunity

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day.

You will help the pupil access learning, develop independence and feel confident and included within the classroom and wider school environment.

The successful candidate will be joining the school through Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, with the support of a dedicated consultant throughout the placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil.
• Support the pupil to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Develop a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the pupil.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour and use agreed strategies consistently.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Provide feedback regarding the pupil's engagement and progress.
• Support the pupil during transitions, break times and other parts of the school day.
• Follow the school's safeguarding, behaviour and SEN policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced in working with children, particularly within a primary school or SEN setting.
• Confident providing 1:1 support.
• Patient, calm, caring and consistent.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Adaptable and able to respond to the individual needs of a pupil.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to the full placement.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant or similar would be highly beneficial.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

By joining this role through Teaching Personnel, you will receive support throughout your placement from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Access to local school-based opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Competitive rates of pay, subject to experience and role requirements.
• Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Support with the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Opportunities to build your experience within education and SEN.
• Access to a wide range of future education opportunities through Teaching Personnel.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Your CV must cover your employment history for the last 10 years, including:

• Employer/school/organisation name.
• Job title.
• Dates of employment.
• Key responsibilities and relevant experience.
• Any Teaching Assistant, SEN, childcare, education or support work.
• Relevant qualifications and training.

Please ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your employment history where possible.

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable, before commencing the role.

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