1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Inspire & Support Learners

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School in Wokingham is seeking an SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with learning needs across the curriculum, particularly English and Maths. The role is 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, fixed until 31 August 2027.

You will use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines to promote engagement and independence, provide emotional wellbeing support, and work closely with teachers to create a safe,

Qualifications

• Clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Ability to support pupils individually or in groups by planning sessions.
• Experience of working with children.
• High standards of achievement and behaviour expected.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum, especially English and Maths.
• Deliver personalised interventions and adapt tasks to meet needs.
• Use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and provide pastoral care.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and maintain high expectations.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND awareness

Pupil engagement

Team player

Planning sessions

Communication skills

Flexibility

Questioning skills

Job description

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School in Wokingham is seeking an SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with learning needs across the curriculum, particularly English and Maths. The role is 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, fixed until 31 August 2027.

You will use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines to promote engagement and independence, provide emotional wellbeing support, and work closely with teachers to create a safe,