SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Wellingborough to support a student with severe learning difficulties and behavioral needs. This fixed-term position offers the chance to provide compassionate support and help the student achieve their learning goals. Applicants should have experience with SEN students and a patient, resilient approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs or behavioral issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS if not already on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a student with complex needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies as directed.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement.

Skills

Experience supporting students with SEN

Empathetic approach

Collaborative skills

Behaviour management strategies

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN & Behavioural Support) - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough
Contract: Fixed-term, 2 years (Term-time only)
Hours: Tuesdays 8:30am-3:00pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:30am-4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are working with an Alternative Provision (AP) in Wellingborough who are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student with severe learning difficulties and behavioural needs.

This is a fixed-term, term-time only position for two years, providing consistent and compassionate support to help the student achieve their learning and behavioural goals.

The Role:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a student with complex learning and behavioural needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo.
• Support the student in accessing learning and developing life skills in a nurturing environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to promote engagement and wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting students with SEN, behavioural, or SEMH needs.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.