SEND 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cecilia's CofE Primary School in Wokingham is seeking an SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with learning needs across the curriculum, particularly English and Maths. The role is 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, fixed until 31 August 2027.

You will use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines to promote engagement and independence, provide emotional wellbeing support, and work closely with teachers to create a safe,

Qualifications

• Clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Ability to support pupils individually or in groups by planning sessions.
• Experience of working with children.
• High standards of achievement and behaviour expected.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum, especially English and Maths.
• Deliver personalised interventions and adapt tasks to meet needs.
• Use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and provide pastoral care.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and maintain high expectations.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND awareness

Pupil engagement

Team player

Planning sessions

Communication skills

Flexibility

Questioning skills

Job description

SEND 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

At the heart of our school are our values: Perseverance, Forgiveness, Kindness, Gratitude, Truthfulness and Wisdom. These are not just words on a page, they are lived and seen every day in our classrooms, playgrounds and wider school life. They shape the way we learn, the way we treat one another and the way our children grow into thoughtful, compassionate individuals.

We are a school where relationships matter, creating a warm and welcoming community for children, staff and families. Our inclusive environment helps every child feel safe, valued and confident to succeed.

Our inspirational staff provide an ambitious, engaging education that fosters a love of learning and helps every child achieve their best. We place a great importance on nurturing individual talents, encouraging children to embrace new opportunities with confidence and curiosity.

As one of Wokingham’s newest schools, we are fortunate to have excellent facilities that enhance both learning and enrichment. We are proud to serve the Matthews Green community and beyond, and to play a key role in the lives of the families we work with.

KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE, salary £26,428 - £26,847 (Actual annual salary £17,420 - £17,696, based on 29 hrs 10 mins per week).

Fixed term until 31.08.27

Full time: 08:30 to 15:20; Monday to Friday (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Additional lunch controller hours are available

KEY DATES AND DETAILS FOR APPLYING

Closing date for applications: 12pm on 09.09.2026 applications will be processed on receipt

Interview date: 14th September 2026

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING WITH US

We are proud of our team and what we can offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we offer the following through our school and The Keys Academy Trust:

• A dedicated team who go above and beyond for each other.
• Commitment to and support for your professional development in a range of areas.
• A vibrant, fun and welcoming staff and environment.
• Kind, supportive and very well-behaved pupils.
• Pastoral support for pupils, as well as wellbeing support for staff.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• An understanding of how to support pupils individually or in groups by planning effective sessions
• Experience of working with children.
• Have high expectations for standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Be able to work collaboratively as well as independently and be a strong and supportive team player.
• Promote our Christian ethos, vision and values.
• Be a strong and supportive team player.

UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIFIC ROLE

You will work in a dedicated 1:1 role supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This may include working closely with pupils with a range of needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and physical or communication difficulties.

Your role will involve supporting learning across the curriculum, particularly in core areas such as English and Maths, as well as delivering personalised interventions and adapting tasks to meet individual needs. This may include using visual timetables, sensory strategies, communication tools and structured routines to support engagement and independence.

You will also support pupils’ emotional wellbeing through regulation strategies, provide pastoral and personal care where needed, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils is essential, alongside maintaining high expectations, consistency and a calm, caring approach. Flexibility, initiative and a positive, engaging manner are key, as well as strong questioning, observation and communication skills to support pupils’ progress and development.

You will need to build strong relationships with pupils, have the highest expectations for them and be kind and caring. Flexibility is needed and a fun and slightly playful approach works, as well as being consistent and reliable. Your questioning must be strong.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications without regards to race, colour, religion, sec, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. No agencies. Applications completed using AI may not be considered.