1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
We believe that every pupil deserves individual attention to thrive in their education. As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting a pupil with special educational needs, helping them navigate their learning journey with confidence and care. Join the dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, resourceful environment.
What You'll Do: In this role, you'll work closely with one pupil, tailoring your support to meet their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one assistance to a pupil with special educational needs, helping them engage with lessons and activities throughout the school day.
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to implement tailored learning strategies and adapt materials to suit the pupil's needs.
- Supporting the pupil's social and emotional development, fostering their independence and confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Assisting in managing any specific behavioural needs, ensuring the pupil is fully supported both inside and outside the classroom.
- Monitoring and recording the pupil's progress, and regularly providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers to celebrate achievements and address any areas of concern.
Days & Hours:
- This role is 5 days a week, during term time only.
- Working hours are typically from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, ensuring a steady presence for the pupil throughout the school day.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is highly desirable.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, are preferred but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil, teachers, and parents/carers.
- Patience, empathy, and a real passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude to meet the changing needs of the pupil and the school.
Why Join Us? This isn't just another teaching assistant role-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on one child's educational journey. If you're passionate about working one-on-one with pupils and helping them reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. Alternatively, if you know of someone who may be interested, we offer £250 as a referral scheme.
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions, please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
