Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Help shape a child's learning journey with care, creativity and connection

Summary

A welcoming primary school is looking for a thoughtful and engaging 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with global developmental delay, currently working at a KS1 level. This long-term position is ideal for someone who can bring warmth, consistency and imagination to their work, adapting support to match a personalised curriculum.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a child who thrives with clear routines, a hands-on approach and gentle encouragement. Working closely with the class teacher, you'll help deliver a bespoke, accessible learning experience tailored to the pupil's stage of development. Your role will involve:

Providing calm, patient 1:1 support throughout the school day Using creative and practical strategies to keep learning engaging and meaningful Supporting communication, independence and confidence in the classroom Encouraging social interaction and peer inclusion at the child's pace Collaborating with the teacher and SENCO to follow an adapted curriculum plan Offering consistent encouragement and care to help the child feel secure

Who We're Looking For

This role is suited to someone with experience in SEND, care, or support work, particularly with pupils who need differentiated teaching and nurturing support. A good sense of humour, creativity and a calm, encouraging presence are essential. You should be:

Adaptable and responsive to the needs of the individual child Compassionate, consistent and emotionally attuned Confident in supporting pupils working below age-related expectations Experienced in SEND, EYFS or 1:1 support roles (or able to demonstrate transferable skills from care or similar settings) A team player who communicates well with staff and families

The School

This is a caring, inclusive school that values every child as an individual. Staff take a collaborative approach to meeting additional needs and pride themselves on building trusting relationships with children and families. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence and ability at their own pace.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Term time only
Start date: ASAP

The Benefits

Competitive pay Warm, collaborative team with SEND expertise Chance to gain valuable experience in a long-term setting

Apply Now

If you're passionate about inclusive education and ready to bring your creative, caring approach to the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: Up to 16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person