1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language Support

Academics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis in Portsmouth. The role spans Early Years, KS1 and KS2, with a preference for candidates with SEN/Speech and Language needs experience or related provisions.

The successful candidate will support pupils with speech and language needs, adapt learning materials, and work closely with the class teacher and SEN coordinator. Inset training and lunchtime supervision may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to modify learning materials to suit individual pupils.
• Experience with communication needs (speech and language) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils to access Early Years and KS1/KS2 curriculum.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SEN coordinator to plan reviews.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Makaton/PECS

Teamwork

Job description

Academics is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis in Portsmouth. The role spans Early Years, KS1 and KS2, with a preference for candidates with SEN/Speech and Language needs experience or related provisions.

The successful candidate will support pupils with speech and language needs, adapt learning materials, and work closely with the class teacher and SEN coordinator. Inset training and lunchtime supervision may be required.