SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant | Primary School Support

• To support one child across all areas of the primary curriculum
• Implementing the child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan
• Adapting activities as necessary
• Assisting in the management of any specific learning, communication, or emotional needs
• Working closely with the class teacher and the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to track progress, foster independence, and ensure the child is fully included in school life
• Provide tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions
• Assist the pupil in navigating social and emotional situations
• Help monitor and record the pupil's progress and behaviour
• Prepare resources specific to the pupil's learning needs

• Has previous experience working with primary-aged children with special educational needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, or specific learning needs)
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both with the pupil and with school staff/parents
• Is able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Is committed to promoting the highest levels of inclusion and independence for the pupil
• Holds relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning or special educational needs (desirable)
• ability to track progression in attainment
• background in youth work
• behaviour management
• building relationships
• classroom management
• communication
• de-escalation techniques
• empathy
• experience in administering medication
• experience in managing challenging behaviour
• experience with autism spectrum disorders
• experience with learning difficulties
• experience with social emotional mental health
• inclusiveness
• manual handling
• marking
• mentor experience
• personal care experience
• planning
• resilience
• restraint training
• speech and language therapy experience

Holds relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning or special educational needs (desirable)

• Competitive salary paid to the Teaching Assistant scale
• Referral Bonus
• Supportive team
• Regular guidance from the SENCO
• training and education
• Safeguarding & Prevent