Year 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN Support

Aspire People; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in a Wednesbury school. The role focuses on enabling access to learning, building confidence, and promoting positive behaviour in a Year 2 setting.

Ideal candidates have some experience with children in schools, understanding of SEN needs, and a proactive, empathetic approach. Training and safeguarding checks are standard requirements for this education agency role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with SEN/additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and excellent communication skills.
• Positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

SEN awareness

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in a Wednesbury school. The role focuses on enabling access to learning, building confidence, and promoting positive behaviour in a Year 2 setting.

Ideal candidates have some experience with children in schools, understanding of SEN needs, and a proactive, empathetic approach. Training and safeguarding checks are standard requirements for this education agency role.