SEN 1:1 Support Assistant – College Role

TeacherActive Limited.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting King Edward VI College in Nuneaton to recruit a Specialist Support Assistant for a short-term, full-time placement. The role provides 1:1 support to 16-18 year-old students with SEN, helping them engage with lessons and access learning in a college environment.

The position runs from Monday 2nd November to Friday 18th December 2026, with hours 8:30am–4:30pm (Mon/Tue/Thu) and 8:30am–2:45pm (Wed/Fri).

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification (desirable).
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience providing 1:1 support within educational settings.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with students and staff.
• Patient, caring and adaptable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students aged 16-18 with SEN.
• Help students engage with classroom activities.
• Support development of independence and access to learning.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Communication skills

Patience

Education

TA or SEN qualification (desirable)

Job description

TeacherActive is supporting King Edward VI College in Nuneaton to recruit a Specialist Support Assistant for a short-term, full-time placement. The role provides 1:1 support to 16-18 year-old students with SEN, helping them engage with lessons and access learning in a college environment.

The position runs from Monday 2nd November to Friday 18th December 2026, with hours 8:30am–4:30pm (Mon/Tue/Thu) and 8:30am–2:45pm (Wed/Fri).