1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Young Minds

Smile Education Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay

SEN experience development

Registration support

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Male SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a Birmingham school. The role involves supporting the pupil to access learning, building a trusting relationship, and promoting engagement, confidence and independence throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, SEN or 1:1 support, a strong work ethic and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience with SEN or providing 1:1 support.
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Independent while part of a wider team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and consistent.
• Calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in pupil development and wellbeing.
• Reliable and committed to consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil to access learning and participate in classroom activities.
• Build a strong professional relationship with the pupil.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support social, emotional and academic development.
• Promote positive behaviour and use appropriate strategies.
• Maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Follow individual support plans and strategies to meet the pupil's needs.
• Monitor and communicate progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Identify opportunities to support the pupil inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Communication skills

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Male SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a Birmingham school. The role involves supporting the pupil to access learning, building a trusting relationship, and promoting engagement, confidence and independence throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, SEN or 1:1 support, a strong work ethic and excellent communication.