1-1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hurn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is assisting a mainstream primary school in Christchurch to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for Year 5, ASAP start. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO to support learning and inclusion throughout the school day.

Your calm, patient approach and commitment to helping children overcome barriers will help this pupil access the curriculum and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable.
• Experience in SEN is preferred but transferable experience (youth work, care, support) may be considered.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help pupil access the curriculum and engage with classroom activities.
• Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Support social interaction and inclusion with peers.
• Follow individual support strategies with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Create a positive, calm, nurturing environment for the pupil to thrive.

Skills

Patient empathy

Collaborative with teachers

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Reliable and committed

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 5 | Christchurch | ASAP Start

Christchurch | Mainstream Primary School | ASAP Start

Are you a patient, caring and passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil at a welcoming mainstream primary school in Christchurch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a Year 5 pupil, helping them to feel confident, included and able to access their learning.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent support, encourage independence and help the pupil get the most from their time at school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Helping the pupil access the curriculum and engage with classroom activities.
• Supporting their emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
• Supporting social interaction and inclusion with peers.
• Following individual support strategies and working alongside the class teacher and SENCO.
• Creating a positive, calm and nurturing environment where the pupil can thrive.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Confident supporting children with additional needs.
• Calm, consistent and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

Previous SEN experience is highly desirable, but we are also happy to consider candidates with relevant transferable experience, including youth work, care, support work or previous experience working with children.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive mainstream primary school where you can make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.

The position is available to start ASAP, so we are keen to speak with suitable candidates now.

If you're looking for a rewarding 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role in Christchurch, we'd love to hear from you!