1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Marlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Envision Education in Marlow is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND in a mainstream classroom. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, with an immediate start and a focus on inclusive teaching practices.

The successful candidate will help with learning, development, and social skills, working closely with teachers and the SEND team to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Resilience to provide dedicated one-to-one support.
• Willingness to learn and develop in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil with SEND.
• Support the pupil with learning, development and classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support individual learning needs.
• Assist the pupil with communication, social and emotional development.
• Support children with additional learning, behavioural or communication needs.
• Encourage pupil to develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities and provide appropriate support to access the curriculum.
• Help the pupil overcome barriers to learning and participate in school life.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support the pupil inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage positive interaction with peers and social development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the pupil.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

Passion for SEND

Patient

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Marlow | Immediate Start

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to start or develop your career in education? We are currently recruiting for a confident, patient and enthusiastic 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Marlow, with an immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while making a positive impact on their learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable. Experience working in a school, care, support work, youth work or other child-focused environment would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil with SEND.
• Support the pupil with their learning, development and classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support individual learning needs.
• Assist the pupil with communication, social and emotional development.
• Support children who may have additional learning, behavioural or communication needs.
• Encourage the pupil to develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities and provide appropriate support to help the pupil access the curriculum.
• Help the pupil overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.
• Build a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Support the pupil both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage positive interaction with peers and support social development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the pupil.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals to ensure the pupil receives appropriate support.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, SEND or in a care/support setting is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• The confidence and resilience to provide dedicated one-to-one support.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting children with additional needs.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills within an educational setting.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• The ability to commute to or work within the Marlow area.

Pay: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Location: Beaconsfield and surrounding areas, including High Wycombe, Bourne End, Maidenhead, Slough and surrounding areas.