SEN Teaching Assistant

Educate Group; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Educate Group is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a primary setting in Connah’s Quay. The role involves providing 1:1 support for a non-verbal pupil, assisting with communication, learning and emotional regulation, and providing occasional personal care.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and school team, adhering to individual support plans and maintaining a calm, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold an enhanced DBS for the child workforce (child-only).
• DBS Update Service registration is preferred.
• EWC registration is preferred.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Helping her communicate her needs and participate in classroom activities.
• Supporting her wellbeing, safety and engagement throughout the school day.
• Following agreed strategies to support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Providing personal care when required.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication with children

Teamwork

Job description

Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Connah’s Quay- Immediate start

Pay: From £14.75 per hour
Hours: 8:45am–3:00pm
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Connah’s Quay, Flintshire

Educate Group is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a little girl with additional needs in a welcoming primary school.

The pupil is non-verbal and needs support with communication, learning and emotional regulation. She can sometimes display behaviours that require a calm, reassuring approach. Personal care forms part of the role, including occasional nappy changes, always maintaining her dignity and comfort.

Your role will include:

• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Helping her communicate her needs and participate in classroom activities.
• Supporting her wellbeing, safety and engagement throughout the school day.
• Following agreed strategies to support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Providing personal care when required.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, compassionate and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Ideally has experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly non‑verbal children.
• Is comfortable providing personal care, including occasional nappy changes.
• Can follow individual support plans and work well within a team.
• Is available to start as soon as possible.

Essential requirement: You must hold an enhanced DBS for the child workforce (child-only), registered on the DBS Update Service, due to the immediate start required.

EWC registration is preferred. Please confirm your registration status when applying.