SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Calm Nurture

Timeplan Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking an SEND Teaching Assistant in London (Haringey) to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. This role requires empathy, patience and a proactive approach to helping learners access the curriculum.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, using Makaton, PECS and other visual tools. The post involves working across EYFS and Key Stages 1–2 within SEND provisions or mainstream classrooms and includes safeguarding

Qualifications

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Be confident using or willing to use Makaton, PECS, Bucket Time, Now and Next boards, and other visual communication strategies.
• Demonstrate a calm, nurturing, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Be adaptable, resilient, and able to respond to the changing needs of pupils.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Use communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS, Now and Next boards, visual timetables and social stories.
• Support pupils during structured interventions including Bucket Time, sensory regulation activities, phonics, literacy and numeracy sessions.
• Encourage positive behaviour through routines, positive reinforcement and personalised behaviour support plans.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, therapists and external professionals to implement support plans and EHCP targets.
• Promote communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence throughout the day.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Now and Next boards

Visual timetables

Job description

TimePlan Education Group is seeking an SEND Teaching Assistant in London (Haringey) to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. This role requires empathy, patience and a proactive approach to helping learners access the curriculum.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, using Makaton, PECS and other visual tools. The post involves working across EYFS and Key Stages 1–2 within SEND provisions or mainstream classrooms and includes safeguarding