1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leicester is seeking a SEND 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 child with possible ADHD. The ideal candidate will be patient, resourceful, and experienced in working with SEND children, contributing to a dedicated team focused on improving pupil outcomes. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff, parents, and governors

Well-behaved, motivated children

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND children.
• Understanding of visual systems.
• Ability to encourage and support engagement in learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 child with possible ADHD.
• Encourage and support the child's engagement in learning.
• Work as part of a dedicated staff team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Flexibility

Teamwork

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Position: SEND 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30-12.30pm during term time, 38 weeks per year + 5 Teacher Days

We are seeking a dedicated SEND 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 child with possible ADHD. The ideal candidate will be firm but fair, patient, resourceful, and experienced in working with SEND children. An understanding of visual systems and the ability to encourage and support the child's engagement in learning are essential.

The successful candidate will join a hardworking and dedicated staff team focused on improving pupil outcomes.

Candidate qualities:

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humour
• High expectations for themselves and pupils
• Good understanding of the Early Years curriculum
• Teamwork commitment

What we offer:

• Well-behaved, motivated children
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive staff, parents, and governors

Salary:

Local Government Band 3, Scale Points 5-6, £11,208 - £11,748 per annum

Application details:

Visits to the school are welcome.

Closing date: Sunday 29th June at 11.59pm

Interviews: Thursday 3rd July

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS Disclosure and other pre-employment checks will be required for the successful applicant.

Additional information:

Applicants will need to undertake pre-employment checks, including a DBS check. Those involved in early and/or later years childcare must declare whether they or anyone in their household is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.