1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1 (SEMH)

Vision for Education Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD access

Pension contributions

Consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Blackpool, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs.

The role is full-time and long-term, providing dedicated 1:1 support, building relationships and assisting communication while following EHCP targets and collaborating with the SENCO and parents.

The school offers an inclusive ethos with competitive PAYE rates, guaranteed pay, CPD access, pension contributions and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support SEMH needs and emotional regulation.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour positively and consistently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a non-verbal Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the child to promote engagement, wellbeing and independence.
• Support communication development through appropriate strategies, visual aids and personalised approaches.
• Implement behaviour support strategies to help the pupil regulate emotions and access learning successfully.
• Follow EHCP targets and contribute towards monitoring progress and interventions.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, external professionals and parents to ensure consistent support.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

SEMH

Year 1 pupil

Communication

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd in Blackpool, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs.

The role is full-time and long-term, providing dedicated 1:1 support, building relationships and assisting communication while following EHCP targets and collaborating with the SENCO and parents.

The school offers an inclusive ethos with competitive PAYE rates, guaranteed pay, CPD access, pension contributions and ongoing consultant support.