Teaching Assistant Bishop Auckland 1-2-1

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Start Date: February 2026
Contract: Initially until Easter 2026, with the potential for a permanent position

A supportive primary school in Bishop Auckland is seeking an experienced and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil with complex Special Educational Needs. There will also be a mixture of working as a general TA with small group intervention

This role is suited to someone with a strong understanding of SEN, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties, who can offer consistent, structured, and nurturing support throughout the school day.

The Role

You will work closely with a named pupil on a one-to-one basis, supporting their academic learning, emotional regulation, and social development, while promoting independence and positive engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering individualised 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s specific SEN needs

• Supporting the implementation of EHCP targets, behaviour support plans, and individual learning plans

• Using structured routines, visual supports, and sensory strategies to support engagement

• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies

• Assisting with communication needs, including use of visual timetables, Makaton, PECS, or other AAC strategies where appropriate

• Supporting access to the curriculum by differentiating tasks and resources

• Encouraging social interaction, turn-taking, and peer relationships

• Supporting the pupil during transitions, break times, and less structured periods

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals (e.g. speech and language therapists, educational psychologists)

• Monitoring progress and recording observations to support reviews and assessments

• Supporting with personal care or sensory regulation, if required, following training and school policies

• Maintaining a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment at all times

• Ensuring all safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed

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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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