SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting dedicated and resilient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs in Malvern, starting November 2026 on a temporary long-term basis.

Working closely with class teachers and the Senior Leadership Team, you will help pupils access learning, develop social skills and achieve positive outcomes both behaviourally and academically, with an Enhanced DBS and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a school setting.
• Calm, patient and resilient in managing challenging behaviour.
• Able to build quick, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent presence across the day.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school policies.
• Support learning activities and pupil engagement in class.
• Assist with emotional regulation and social interactions with peers.
• Promote inclusion and participation in all school activities.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Pupil engagement

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

SEN Teaching Assistant's - Location: Malvern - Start Date: November 2026

We are currently recruiting for dedicated and resilient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant's to join a variety of our welcoming schools in Malvern on a temporary long-term basis, starting in November 2026 with potential to see out the full academic year.

This rewarding role involves providing individual support to pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs. To succeed in this position, you must be patient and confident in managing challenging behaviour while effectively building and maintaining positive and trusting relationships relatively quickly. You will work closely alongside class teacher's and Senior Leadership Team's to ensure all pupils are supported throughout the school day, enabling them to access learning, develop social skills and achieve positive outcomes both behaviourally and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant support for pupils with significant behavioural, emotional and social needs.


• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil, acting as a consistent and supportive presence throughout the school day.


• Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions in line with the school's policies and individual support plans.


• Work closely alongside the class teacher to adapt learning activities and support the pupil's engagement within the classroom.


• Support the pupil in developing emotional regulation, social communication and positive interactions with peers and staff.


• Promote inclusion and support the pupil's participation in all aspects of school life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience working with children with SEN, behavioural needs or within a challenging educational environment.


• Is calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively.


• Holds an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.


• Is available to start ASAP.


• Is fully registered to work for Academics.

Pay: £95 - £110 per day, depending on experience and responsibilities. Holiday pay is included in the daily rate.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.