1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Town of Greenwich (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school with complex needs. You will provide targeted support to help the pupil access learning within a structured environment.

Role involves working closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to implement personalised strategies, promote emotional regulation, independence and engagement in lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs in school or care.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis.
• Willingness to support personal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs
• Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities
• Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Promote independence, confidence and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff
• Support personal care where required

Skills

Calm & patient demeanor

Teamwork & communication

1:1 support proficiency

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Complex Needs)
Location: Secondary School Setting
Pay: £95-£115 per day

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged pupil with complex needs in a supportive and structured school environment.

This role involves providing consistent, tailored support to help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to deliver personalised strategies that meet the pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs

Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities

Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies

Support emotional regulation and behaviour management

Promote independence, confidence and engagement

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff

Support personal care where required

Requirements:

Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care background)

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

Confident working on a 1:1 basis

Willingness to support personal care

Strong teamwork and communication skills

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a young person's education and development within a supportive secondary school.