1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a special needs school in Walsall for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting students with cognitive and learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health needs. You will work closely with teachers to prepare materials and provide essential 1:1 support to students. The ideal candidate will show flexibility, patience, and effective communication skills, with a relevant background in SEN.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEN.
• Collaborating within the SEN Department.
• Demonstrated nurturing and compassionate qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 or small group student support.
• Assist teachers with material preparation for lessons.
• Help with displays and classroom activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Patience

Communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant or Relevant SEN Background

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant skilled in personalised student support and individualised learning strategies

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Walsall

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £95 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Walsall are currently looking for a fulltime 1:1 SEN teaching assistant. The school is a community special school with students with cognition and learning difficulties in addition to physical disabilities and complex health needs.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays and providing direct 1 on 1 or small group student support.

The ideal candidate for a SEN TA role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEN
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEN Department
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches
• Communicate effectively within a team

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• ASD, SLD, Complex needs – Non verbal needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service