1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Camborne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Camborne seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a year 5 pupil on a full-time basis. You will work closely with one pupil throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, develop communication and social skills, build confidence and independence, and engage positively with routines and activities.

This is a rewarding long-term position with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and potential for

Qualifications

• Patient, warm and nurturing disposition.
• Calm, resilient and consistent in approach.
• Positive and encouraging attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Access learning within the classroom
• Develop communication and social skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Engage positively with routines and learning activities
• Navigate transitions throughout the day
• Make children feel safe, supported and understood

Skills

Patient

Warm and nurturing

Calm and resilient

Consistent in approach

Positive and encouraging

Passionate about helping children

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Camborne seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a year 5 pupil on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding long-term position for someone who is looking to make a genuine difference and become a valued part of a child's educational journey.

About the Role

You will work closely with one pupil throughout the school day, helping them to:

• Access learning within the classroom
• Develop communication and social skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Engage positively with routines and learning activities
• Successfully navigate transitions throughout the day
• Feel safe, supported and understood

You will work alongside a supportive school team who are passionate about inclusive education and helping every child thrive.

Who Would Thrive In This Role?

The ideal person isn't necessarily someone with years of SEN experience.

The ideal person is someone who is:

• Patient
• Warm and nurturing
• Calm and resilient
• Consistent in their approach
• Positive and encouraging
• Passionate about helping children succeed

Experience supporting children with Autism, additional needs, communication needs or SEND would be beneficial, but personality and attitude are equally important.

Why This Role Is Special

• Full-time position within the same school
• Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with one child
• Long-term consistency and stability
• Supportive leadership and SEN team
• Potential for the role to be extended
• The chance to make a genuine difference every single day

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and SEN training
• Long-term opportunities and career development
• Friendly and supportive school environments

Location

St Austell & surrounding areas

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.