1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Rushden is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with special educational needs in a friendly school and surrounding areas. Immediate starts available.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored learning strategies, foster a safe and inclusive environment, support social, emotional and academic development, and celebrate progress at every milestone.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in 1:1 or small groups is preferred.
• Calm, consistent approach with strong communication skills.
• Passion for inclusive education and helping each pupil thrive.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused, 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN during lessons and daily activities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning strategies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Support the child’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Celebrate progress big or small at every milestone.

Skills

1:1 support

Calm and caring

Strong communication

Resilience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Starts this Term!

Ready for a role where you truly make a difference?

We’re looking for a caring and reliable 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1 in a friendly school in Rushdenand surrounding areas.

Pay: Competitive rates

Start Date: Immediate starts available

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a friendly, supportive school in the Rushden area. In this role, you’ll provide tailored support to a pupil who requires consistency, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them thrive.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver focused, 1:1 support to a student with special educational needs throughout lessons and daily activities.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and adapt learning strategies.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

• Support the child’s social, emotional, and academic development.

• Celebrate progress—big or small—every milestone counts!

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a 1:1 or small-group capacity (desirable but not essential).

• A calm, caring, and consistent approach with strong communication skills.

• A passion for inclusive education and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• Resilience, patience, and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the pupil.

• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.If you have a genuine desire to help children with SEN thrive in their learning, we want 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.