Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Year 4)
Full-Time | September Start
We are seeking a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team from September on a full-time basis.
This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with additional learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil throughout the school day.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised learning strategies.
- Support the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development.
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance.
- Monitor the pupil's progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning needs.
- Experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis, ideally within a primary school setting.
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable
- Experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, or other learning difficulties.
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience).
Salary and Hours
- £14.25 per hour
- 6.5 hours per day
- Full-time, term-time only
- September start
We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's education.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A friendly and collaborative staff team.
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey, we would love 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.
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