Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Smile Education; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is looking for a one-to-one SEN Primary Teaching Assistant in Melton Mowbray. You will provide support to a pupil with special educational needs, assisting with both social and academic challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience working with various disabilities and a caring attitude. This full-time role starts in November or December 2025.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant or LSP.
• Experience working with various special needs, including Autism and ADHD.
• Enthusiastic, caring, resilient, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a one-to-one basis throughout the day.
• Help the pupil enjoy their time in school.
• Work with the SENCo to deliver high-quality learning.

Skills

Support for pupils with Autism

Behaviour support

Resilience

Caring attitude

Job description

Role Overview

One-to-one SEN Primary Teaching Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a one-to-one basis throughout the day, staying on task and assisting with behaviour needs.
• Help the pupil enjoy their time in school and provide social and academic support.
• Work with the SENCo to deliver high quality learning and pastoral care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant or LSP.
• Experience working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, Speech and Language, Global Delay, Learning Disabilities and mental health issues.
• Enthusiastic, caring, resilient and proactive.
• Full-time, term-time work – Starts November or December 2025.

About the School

Our client is a community primary school based in Melton with a wide and diverse pupil base. The SENCo is passionate about ensuring every pupil is given the very best education and pastoral care during their time in school.

Why Join Us

In return you’ll work in a lovely school with supportive colleagues that are there to help progress your skills and knowledge.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Patrick at Smile Education on 0116 507 1692 or email: [e-mail].

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Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.