One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistant — Primary School

Smile Education; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a dedicated One-to-one SEN Teaching Assistant for a South Leicestershire primary school. The role involves supporting a pupil with various needs on a daily basis, helping with focus, behaviour, and engagement.

Candidates with experience in SEN, a proactive, caring and resilient attitude are encouraged to apply. The school values inclusion, offers ongoing support, and a welcoming team. Start date November 2026; full-time term-time contract.

Qualifications

• Ideal need previous experience in a similar role.
• Must be enthusiastic with a lot of initiative
• Need to be caring, understanding and resilient
• There are a range of needs in the school including but not exclusively: Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, Speech and Language, Global Delay, Learning Disabilities and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCo by meeting enthusiastic LSPs/Teaching Assistants to work on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Support the pupil socially and academically with close supervision.
• Contribute to an inclusive school environment with supportive colleagues.
• Undertake compliance checks and safeguarding procedures as required.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

One-to-one support

Initiative

Caring

Resilience

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting a dedicated One-to-one SEN Teaching Assistant for a South Leicestershire primary school. The role involves supporting a pupil with various needs on a daily basis, helping with focus, behaviour, and engagement.

Candidates with experience in SEN, a proactive, caring and resilient attitude are encouraged to apply. The school values inclusion, offers ongoing support, and a welcoming team. Start date November 2026; full-time term-time contract.