SEND Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Individual Support for a Vulnerable Learner

Are you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference? A rewarding opportunity has become available within an alternative provision setting, supporting a highly vulnerable student with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a full-time, long-term position ideal for someone who is resilient, nurturing, and committed to helping young people thrive.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver personalised support to a student with significant SEND requirements.
• Help manage emotional and behavioural challenges in a calm, structured manner.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Build a trusting relationship that encourages engagement and progress in education.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Proven experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those requiring intensive, individualised support.
• A patient, empathetic, and consistent approach to working with vulnerable learners.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to providing stability and continuity in a full-time, long-term role.

About the School

This alternative provision caters to students who have faced challenges in mainstream education. The setting offers a supportive, structured environment with access to:

• Vocational learning spaces including a large workshop and salon.
• Dedicated classrooms for core subjects like Maths and English, all equipped with whiteboards.
• Freshly prepared lunches delivered daily via a mobile food van.

The school is proud of its outcomes, with 98% of students achieving qualifications and 80% progressing to Further Education last year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to take on a meaningful challenge, we’d 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.
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