1:1 Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Hordle

Catering; New Milton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in New Milton, Hampshire is seeking an experienced SEN support worker to work one-to-one with a young person on an EHCP in a nurturing and inclusive environment. You will assist the class teacher with tailored activities and monitor learning targets while supporting development across academic, social and personal areas.

Applicants should have experience with SEN, strong communication skills and a patient, resilient attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Patience, empathy and resilience are important when supporting diverse needs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills help manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional and personal development.
• Help implement and monitor EHCPs and individual learning targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupil independence and confidence.
• Adapt resources and materials to meet pupil needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents/carers.
• Support pupils with personal care requirements where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and welfare requirements are met.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in education, childcare, or SEN support

Job description

About the role

In this post, you’ll be working one-to‑one with a young person on an EHCP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional or someone passionate about supporting children with diverse educational needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to‑one and small group support to pupils with special educational needs


• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions


• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and personal development


• Help implement and monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning targets


• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils in developing independence and confidence


• Adapt resources and learning materials to meet individual pupil needs


• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers


• Support pupils with personal care requirements where necessary


• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour


• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are always met

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs in a school or educational setting


• Understanding of a range of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health needs


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers


• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach


• Good organisational and time‑management skills


• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures


• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEN support (preferred)


• Positive, proactive, and professional attitude

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre‑employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

Salary: £14.25 – £16/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: New Milton, Hampshire