1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant / Full Time / £14.25 per hour

Teaching Personnel; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free CPD and SEN training

Long-term opportunities and career dev

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in the St Austell area seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil on a full-time basis. You will work closely with one pupil throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence and independence while engaging positively with routines.

The role is 5 days per week with an immediate start, offering long-term consistency and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN support is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work one-to-one with a KS1 pupil.
• Patience, reliability and a supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Enable access to learning within the classroom.
• Develop communication and social skills.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Support routines and transitions throughout the day.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment.
• Collaborate with school SEN team.

Skills

Patience

Warm and nurturing

Calm under pressure

Consistency

Positive and encouraging

Job description

£14.25 per hour | 5 Days Per Week | Immediate Start Available

Some children need a little extra support to access learning.

Some need consistency, patience and encouragement.

Some need one trusted adult who understands them, believes in them and celebrates every success, no matter how small.

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in the St Austell area seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding long‑term position for someone who is looking to make a genuine difference and become a valued part of a child's educational journey.

You will work closely with one pupil throughout the school day, helping them to:

• Access learning within the classroom
• Develop communication and social skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Engage positively with routines and learning activities
• Successfully navigate transitions throughout the day
• Feel safe, supported and understood

You will work alongside a supportive school team who are passionate about inclusive education and helping every child thrive.

The ideal person isn't necessarily someone with years of SEN experience.

The ideal person is someone who is:

• Patient
• Warm and nurturing
• Calm and resilient
• Consistent in their approach
• Positive and encouraging
• Passionate about helping children succeed

Experience supporting children with Autism, additional needs, communication needs or SEND would be beneficial, but personality and attitude are equally important.

• Full-time position within the same school
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with one child
• Long-term consistency and stability
• Supportive leadership and SEN team
• Potential for the role to be extended
• The chance to make a genuine difference every single day

• £14.25 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and SEN training
• Long-term opportunities and career development
• Friendly and supportive school environments

St Austell & surrounding areas

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your patience, kindness and support can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence and success, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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