1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start

Step Teachers Ltd; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Travel offers

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Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. is assisting a Norfolk secondary school (11-18) in recruiting a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position with an immediate start.

The role focuses on providing one-to-one support to a student with additional needs, building trust, and supporting learning, engagement and wellbeing within the school environment. Candidates should have previous SEND experience and strong de-escalation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with behavioural needs is highly desirable.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and verbal outbursts.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and consistency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with additional needs.
• Build a positive and consistent working relationship with the pupil.
• Support the student's learning, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
• Help the pupil access lessons and school activities successfully.
• Implement strategies provided by the SENDCo and teaching staff.
• Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback where appropriate.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Job description

Step Teachers Ltd. is assisting a Norfolk secondary school (11-18) in recruiting a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position with an immediate start.

The role focuses on providing one-to-one support to a student with additional needs, building trust, and supporting learning, engagement and wellbeing within the school environment. Candidates should have previous SEND experience and strong de-escalation and communication skills.