Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Arundel; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking a patient, nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Arundel, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with high SEN needs.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, helping the pupil feel settled, secure and engaged. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and school team to build trust and respond calmly to moments of heightened emotion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Understanding of emotional regulation and behaviour as communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with high SEN needs.
• Support emotional regulation and help the pupil feel settled and engaged.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Emotional regulation

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Patience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 4

Location: Arundel

Start Date: Monday 2nd November

Role: 1:1 Individual Needs Assistant (INA)

Setting: Primary School

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are looking for a patient, nurturing and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Arundel, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil.

The pupil has high SEN needs and requires consistent individual support throughout the school day. A key part of this role will be supporting her with emotional regulation, helping her to feel settled, secure and able to engage positively with her learning.

At times, the pupil can become overwhelmed and may express her emotions through shouting or crying. She does not display physical behaviours, but she will need an adult who can remain calm, reassuring and consistent during periods of heightened emotion.

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs
• Be calm, patient, nurturing and resilient
• Have an understanding of emotional regulation and behaviour as communication
• Be confident providing dedicated 1:1 support
• Be able to build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work effectively alongside the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Previous experience within a primary school or SEN setting would be highly beneficial.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine difference to a pupil’s school experience, providing the consistency, encouragement and individual support she needs to thrive.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education" this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.