SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school near Peasedown St John seeks a compassionate 1:1 teaching assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This full-time position is ideal for candidates experienced in providing tailored educational support, ensuring safety and emotional well-being. A DBS check is required, and applicants will benefit from specialized training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

'Recommending a friend' bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
• Confidence in managing behaviour and providing consistent support.
• Hold a current DBS check or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with SEND.
• Help the student access classroom learning and stay engaged.
• Support the child with social interaction and emotional regulation.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Confidence

Job description

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Five Education is supporting a small, friendly primary school near Peasedown St John in their search for an experienced and compassionate 1:1 teaching assistant. This full-time role is ideal for someone who has previously worked closely with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and who is looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing school environment.

You will be supporting a child on a one-to-one basis, helping them access learning and feel safe, understood and valued in the school community. The ideal candidate will be confident, patient, and committed to building a trusting and consistent relationship with the student.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with SEND, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs

• Help the student access classroom learning and stay engaged throughout the school day

• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to follow and adapt support strategies

• Support the child with social interaction, emotional regulation and confidence building

• Ensure the child's safety and well-being during all parts of the school day, including break and lunch

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally on a 1:1 basis

• Patient, resilient and confident in managing behaviour and providing consistent support

• Able to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)

• Right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

• Able to provide two recent references (covering the last two years)

• Hold a current DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

• 'Recommending a friend' bonus scheme

• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Kate on 0117 422 6167 / katefiveeducation.co.uk