1:1 SEND Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to aid a child with additional needs in a supportive primary school in Stonecross. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £90 to £110 per day, depending on experience, and presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the pupil's educational journey.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Pathways to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience with autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Calm and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to a pupil with SEND.
• Assist with learning tasks under teacher guidance.
• Monitor and record pupil’s progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience supporting pupils with SEND

Team Teach training or similar certification

Job description

Do you have the passion and patience to make a meaningful impact on a child’s life? Are you ready to support a pupil with additional needs on a one-to-one basis in a primary school setting?

Job Title: 1:1 SEND Support Assistant
Location: Stonecross
Salary Range: £90-£110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate start
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Be the Difference – Support One Child to Achieve Their Full Potential!

GSL Education are seeking a committed and nurturing 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work within a KS1 or KS2 class in a welcoming primary school in Stonecross.

Role Overview:

As a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant, you will work directly with a child who has additional learning needs, helping them to engage with the curriculum, build confidence, and make progress at their own pace. Your presence will be vital in creating a supportive, consistent, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to a designated pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
• Assist with learning tasks under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Use positive reinforcement and tailored strategies to promote engagement and understanding.
• Support social development, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Implement and follow Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and behaviour plans where applicable.
• Monitor and record the pupil’s progress and report regularly to staff and parents.

Job Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly on a 1:1 basis in primary settings.
• Understanding of a range of learning difficulties, such as autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH.
• Ability to build a trusting relationship with one pupil while working collaboratively with the wider team.
• Calm, empathetic, and consistent approach with strong communication skills.
• Team Teach training or similar behaviour management certification is advantageous.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily pay: £90–£110, depending on experience.
• A dedicated consultant to support your placement and development.
• Opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference in a child's educational journey.
• Pathways to permanent employment within inclusive school environments.

If you’re ready to champion a child’s learning and wellbeing, apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant in Stonecross.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘1:1 SEND Support Assistant’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.