KS3 1:1 Teaching Assistant Rugby

justteachers; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged learner in a specialist SEN school in Rugby. The role runs from September 2026 to July 2027, with a focus on education, wellbeing and development.

The successful candidate will provide constant day-long support, help access lessons, and work with the SEN team to promote positive behaviour and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with SEN is desirable.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confident supporting secondary-aged learners.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain consistent and professional.
• A commitment to helping learners achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Assist the learner with accessing lessons and activities.
• Support communication, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement when needed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Follow individual support and behaviour plans.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Calm and patient approach

Confident with secondary learners

Positive behaviour strategies

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Consistency and professionalism

Commitment to learner potential

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are seeking a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged learner within a specialist SEN school in Rugby. The position will start in September 2026 and run until July 2027. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the learner’s education, wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Assist the learner with accessing lessons and activities.
• Support communication, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement when needed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Follow individual support and behaviour plans.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with learners with SEN is desirable.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confident supporting secondary-aged learners.
• Good understanding of positive behaviour strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain consistent and professional.
• A commitment to helping learners achieve their potential.