1:1 Teaching Assistant

Yorkshire Education Recruitment Ltd; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Education Recruitment Ltd in Wetherby is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a local primary school. The position covers the autumn term's first two weeks with a strong chance of extension and potential permanent placement for the right candidate.

You will provide targeted support for pupils with SEN, work across year groups and collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to foster an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Confident working with pupils across different age groups.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach to supporting learners.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and educational progress for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support children across a variety of year groups within the school.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in class activities.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and staff to meet individual needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Promote pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Inclusive education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Wetherby. This is a full-time position initially covering the first two weeks of the autumn term, with a strong possibility of extension and the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support children across a variety of year groups within the school.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote pupils\' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Adapt support strategies to meet the varying needs of individual children.

Person Specification

• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Be confident working with pupils across different age groups.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Be flexible and adaptable in their approach to supporting learners.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be committed to promoting inclusion and educational progress for all pupils.

Role Details

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Start date: 3rd September
• Primary school setting in Wetherby
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Working across multiple year groups
• Strong possibility of extension beyond the initial placement
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

Application Information

The school is keen to review suitable candidates as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.