SEN Teaching Assistant - St Helens Primary School

Desian Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term placement

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Desian Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs on a 1:1 basis at a St Helens primary school. This full-time, long-term role offers immediate start for the right candidate and ongoing collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO.

You will support learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs while building positive relationships with the pupil and family where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Support the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff to implement support strategies
• Assist with behaviour management and promote positive engagement in learning
• Adapt activities and learning resources to meet individual needs
• Build a positive and supportive relationship with the pupil and their family where appropriate

Skills

1:1 Support

SEN Experience

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - St Helens Primary School

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a supportive primary school?

We are currently working with a welcoming primary school in St Helens seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with an immediate start for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the pupil's learning, development, and emotional wellbeing, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential within the classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Support the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff to implement support strategies
• Assist with behaviour management and promote positive engagement in learning
• Adapt activities and learning resources to meet individual needs
• Build a positive and supportive relationship with the pupil and their family where appropriate

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Full-time, long-term placement with the potential for extension
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school setting
• Access to a range of CPD and training opportunities

If you have experience supporting children or adults with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with additional needs is essential
• SEN experience can come from a variety of backgrounds including
• Primary or Secondary Schools
• Specialist SEN settings
• Children's residential care
• Adult care or support work
• Healthcare environments
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate transferable skills, relevant to supporting individuals with additional needs
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one