Empowering SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Secondary

Smile Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£90–£110 per day

Supportive work environment

Consultant support

CPD opportunities

Long-term opportunities

Impactful role

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs in a Solihull/Redditch-based secondary setting. Immediate start is available.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, supporting learning, communication and engagement while upholding safeguarding and professional boundaries. A compassionate, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable.
• Patient, calm, and compassionate approach.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Comfortable with intimate/personal care if required.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to pupil's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a secondary pupil with additional needs.
• Support learning, communication, confidence and engagement.
• Help pupil access lessons and participate in school life.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teacher, SENCO and support team.
• Build trusting, consistent relationship with pupil.
• Follow individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Secondary school experience

Patience & compassion

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Intimate/personal care

Reliability & adaptability

Job description

Smile Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs in a Solihull/Redditch-based secondary setting. Immediate start is available.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, supporting learning, communication and engagement while upholding safeguarding and professional boundaries. A compassionate, patient approach is essential.