1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2 (KS2)

Randstad UK; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support two KS2 pupils in Huyton, Knowsley. The role runs full-time during term-time, with hours 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, delivering AM for Year 4 and PM for Year 5.

You will work as a Classroom Assistant, recording progress and collaborating with the SENCO and teachers to tailor ALN support. The successful candidate will have KS2 TA experience, SEN/SEND expertise (ADHD/ASD), and a compliant DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant in KS2.
• Direct experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum for differentiation.
• Skilled in behaviour support and maintaining a structured environment.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 guidance aligned with KS2 curriculum.
• Implement SEN strategies for ADHD and ASD.
• Adapt activities to individual needs while managing behaviour.
• Support focus, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and specialists to record progress.

Skills

KS2 experience

SEN expertise

KS2 curriculum knowledge

classroom management

compliance DBS

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2 (KS2)

Location: Huyton, Knowsley (Merseyside - accessible from Prescot, Whiston, Kirkby & Liverpool)

Position Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Long Term / Ongoing)

Salary/Rate: Competitive (Daily Rate)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

About the Role

A welcoming primary school in Huyton, Knowsley is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant (1:1 TA / SEN TA) to provide full-time classroom support for two pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2):

• Mornings (AM): 1:1 support for a Year 4 (Y4) pupil

• Afternoons (PM): 1:1 support for a Year 5 (Y5) pupil

As a Special Educational Needs Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will play a pivotal role in delivering tailored Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support to help both pupils thrive academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1 to 1 TA guidance aligned with the KS2 Primary Curriculum.

• Implement effective, individualised SEN / SEND strategies for children with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

• Adapt learning activities to suit individual learning needs while managing behaviour support and behaviour management effectively.

• Support pupils with focus, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and movement breaks.

• Work as an integral Classroom Assistant, collaborating closely with Class Teachers, the SENCO, and external specialists to record progress.

Essential Criteria

• KS2 Experience: Proven track record as a Primary Teaching Assistant / TA within Key Stage 2 (KS2 Support).

• SEN Expertise: Direct experience supporting pupils with SEN / SEND, specifically ADHD Support and ASD / Autism Support.

• Curriculum Knowledge: Strong understanding of the KS2 Curriculum to differentiate core subjects effectively.

• Classroom Management: Skilled in behaviour support, proactive de-escalation, and creating a structured, safe environment.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).