SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 & Small Group Support

Five Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Friend bonus

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Five Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced special school in Weston-super-Mare. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and help them access education in a structured environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient, and nurturing, with experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You may assist with personal care tasks and work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND in an education setting.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans
• Helping to create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils with personal care needs, which may include assistance with toileting, hygiene, dressing, and other day-to-day care where required

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Job description

Five Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced special school in Weston-super-Mare. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and help them access education in a structured environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient, and nurturing, with experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You may assist with personal care tasks and work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support EHCP targets.