One-to-One Teaching Assistant for SEN Support

Downs View Infant School; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Positive, inclusive learning环境

Job summary

Downs View Infant School is seeking a committed One-to-One Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a named pupil within a friendly, supportive team. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to help the pupil access the curriculum and engage in school life.

The role focuses on developing independence, wellbeing, and academic progress through personalised strategies and collaborative planning, with safeguarding and inclusive practice at the core.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting a pupil with additional needs.
• Ability to follow individual support plans and adapt approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a named pupil under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
• Support the pupil’s access to learning and participation in classroom activities
• Implement personalised strategies and interventions to meet the pupil’s individual learning, behavioural, emotional, or medical needs
• Assist with the planning and delivery of adapted learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Support the pupil during transitions, break times, and school activities
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to assessments and review meetings as required
• Work closely with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to provide consistent support

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Downs View Infant School is seeking a committed One-to-One Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a named pupil within a friendly, supportive team. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to help the pupil access the curriculum and engage in school life.

The role focuses on developing independence, wellbeing, and academic progress through personalised strategies and collaborative planning, with safeguarding and inclusive practice at the core.