1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE payments

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a patient, nurturing 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a friendly primary school in the BS22 Weston-super-Mare area. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with ASAP start, providing dedicated 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs to access class learning and stay engaged.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, help with routines, encourage independence and positive learning behaviours, and contribute to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting.
• Calm, patient and reassuring approach.
• Availability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a primary aged pupil with additional needs.
• Supporting the child to access classroom learning and stay engaged with activities.
• Helping with transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress.
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the child.

Skills

SEN experience

Job description

1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant – BS22 Weston-super-Mare – Full Time – ASAP Start

Location: BS22, Weston-super-Mare
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a patient and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1-1 role? We are working with a welcoming primary school in the BS22 area of Weston-super-Mare who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support to a child with additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with SEN experience who can bring a calm, consistent and supportive approach to help a child flourish in their learning and build their confidence.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a primary aged pupil with additional needs
• Supporting the child to access classroom learning and stay engaged with activities
• Helping with transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the child

We Are Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting (essential)
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• Someone who enjoys being active and spending time outdoors
• A sporty or outdoorsy personality would be a great fit for this role
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to stay positive and composed in challenging situations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Available to start immediately

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and development

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with strong 1-1 experience who wants an immediate start in a rewarding, long term role.

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.
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