Specialist Support Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Nuneaton; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CPD courses

Referral scheme £100

Onboarding support 24/7

Zusammenfassung

King Edward VI College in Nuneaton is seeking a Specialist Support Assistant for a short-term, full-time contract from 2 November to 18 December 2026. You will provide tailored 1:1 classroom support to students aged 16-18 with Special Educational Needs, helping them access the curriculum and engage confidently in lessons.

The successful candidate will differentiate activities, monitor progress and build positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering 1:1 support to students with SEN in an educational setting.
• Ability to differentiate learning activities and adapt support strategies.

Aufgaben

• Provide tailored 1:1 classroom support to students aged 16-18 with SEN.
• Help students access the curriculum and engage in lessons.
• Support development of independent learning and confidence.

Kenntnisse

1:1 support

SEN

Differentiation

Communication

Ausbildung

TA/SEN qualification (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Specialist Support Assistant

Location: Nuneaton

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you an experienced Specialist Support Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have experience delivering effective 1:1 support to students with additional learning needs within an educational setting?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping students develop their confidence, independence and academic potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with King Edward VI College in Nuneaton to recruit a dedicated Specialist Support Assistant. The college provides education for students aged 16-18, offering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, personal development and independence.

The college is seeking a committed Specialist Support Assistant for a short-term, full-time position from Monday 2nd November until Friday 18th December 2026. The successful candidate will provide tailored 1:1 classroom support to students aged 16-18 with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access the curriculum, engage confidently in lessons and develop essential skills for independent learning.

Working hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am - 2:45pm

The successful Specialist Support Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Proven experience delivering 1:1 support within a classroom or educational setting
• The ability to differentiate learning activities and adapt support strategies to meet individual student needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive working relationships with students and staff
• A patient, compassionate and proactive approach, alongside a positive 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the quick and straightforward onboarding process
• Access to CPD courses and professional development certificates through our My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Support Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's education.

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