1:1 SEND Support Assistant for Inclusive Learning

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Coley Primary School is seeking a one-to-one SEND learning support assistant to support a pupil with additional needs during term time. The role requires 28.75 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:15pm, on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027, working with the class teacher and SENCO to help the pupil access learning and participate fully in school life.

The role emphasises building relationships, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion in a supportive, relational and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.
• Warm, patient, calm and nurturing manner.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Resilient and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a pupil with additional needs throughout the school day
• Help the pupil access learning
• Support the pupil's emotional wellbeing, learning and personal development
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the pupil so they feel safe, understood and successful
• Develop the pupil's confidence and sense of belonging in the school community
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Apply the school's relational and therapeutic approach

Skills

Relationship building

Inclusion commitment

Job description

Coley Primary School is seeking a one-to-one SEND learning support assistant to support a pupil with additional needs during term time. The role requires 28.75 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:15pm, on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027, working with the class teacher and SENCO to help the pupil access learning and participate fully in school life.

The role emphasises building relationships, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion in a supportive, relational and therapeutic environment.