SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Paragon Education Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student in Key Stage 3. This full-time role requires experience with special educational needs, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The successful candidate will help create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment, providing tailored support to enhance students’ academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with SEN.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to implement IEPs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a well-established Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Birmingham. This is a full-time, long-term position with an immediate start, supporting a student in Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) on a 1:1 basis. The role involves working closely with a student who requires tailored support due to their individual learning needs. You will also be supporting other students in the classroom where appropriate, helping to create an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with special educational needs in KS3 (Year 7–9)
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individualised education plans (IEPs)
• Support the student with their academic, emotional, and social development
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote engagement in classroom activities
• Adapt learning materials and tasks to meet the student's needs
• Monitor and record progress, reporting regularly to teaching staff and parents
• Assist with classroom organisation and general support where necessary

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH)
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Calm, patient, and resilient with a proactive and flexible approach
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant TA qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)
• Team Teach or other de-escalation training (not essential but beneficial)
• Prior experience working in a special school or SEN unit