Sen Teaching Assistant

Sprint Education Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Job summary

Sprint Education Recruitment is recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant in a mainstream primary school in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on providing dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil with SEND within the classroom, closely collaborating with the class teacher and SENCO to help the child access the curriculum and participate fully.

You will support social, emotional, and academic development throughout the school day, promote independence and adapt activities to individual needs,

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Reliable, professional and committed attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities tailored to the child's needs.
• Adapt learning resources and activities to maximise engagement and accessibility.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, communication and social interaction.
• Support the child's emotional wellbeing in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, carers and external professionals to support progress.
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.

Skills

One-to-one support

SEN understanding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable and professional

Job description

About the School

We are a friendly and supportive mainstream primary school committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access learning, develop confidence, and flourish both academically and socially.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with additional educational needs within the classroom. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will help the child access the curriculum, promote independence, and support their social, emotional, and academic development throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities tailored to the child's individual needs.
• Adapt learning resources and classroom activities to maximise engagement and accessibility.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, communication, and social interaction.
• Support the child's emotional wellbeing while helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, carers, and external professionals to support the pupil's progress and development.
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and SENCO where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Previous experience working with children or individuals with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A reliable, professional, and committed attitude.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Valuable hands-on experience providing one-to-one support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey and personal development.
• The potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Salary and Experience

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.