SEND Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Visual Aids

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming London school and support children with additional needs. Start ASAP, with a 8:30am–3:30pm day, Monday to Friday, at a location in Haringey.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support using Makaton, PECS, Now and Next boards, visual timetables and social stories to help pupils access learning and gain independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Confident using or willing to use Makaton, PECS, Bucket Time, Now and Next boards, and other visual communication strategies.
• Calm, nurturing and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to respond to changing needs of pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Using communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS, Now and Next boards, visual timetables, and social stories.
• Supporting pupils during structured interventions, including Bucket Time, sensory regulation activities, phonics, literacy, and numeracy sessions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and personalised behaviour support plans.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, therapists, and external professionals to implement individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Promoting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and independence throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and lunchtime where required.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Makaton

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Now and Next boards

Job description

TimePlan Education are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming London school and support children with additional needs. Start ASAP, with a 8:30am–3:30pm day, Monday to Friday, at a location in Haringey.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support using Makaton, PECS, Now and Next boards, visual timetables and social stories to help pupils access learning and gain independence.