1:1 SEN Support Assistant
Posted 03/10/26About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving school in a crucial 1:1 SEN Support Assistant role, offering dedicated assistance to a secondary pupil with complex needs. You will play a vital part in nurturing their educational journey, working closely to follow EHCP targets and facilitating access to a broad curriculum. This position requires a compassionate individual committed to promoting independence and developing essential life skills, with opportunities for long-term engagement, daily supply, or even a permanent contract for the right candidate starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated and consistent 1:1 support to a secondary pupil with complex special educational needs.
* Implement and adapt strategies aligned with the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
* Facilitate the pupil's engagement with and access to the full secondary curriculum.
* Actively encourage the development of personal independence and self-advocacy skills.
* Assist in fostering essential life skills, preparing the pupil for future success.
* Collaborate effectively with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure holistic support.
About You
* You possess proven experience supporting young people with complex special educational needs, ideally within a secondary school setting.
* A strong understanding of EHCPs and their practical application in a classroom environment is essential.
* Your approach is characterised by exceptional patience, empathy, and unwavering resilience.
* You are deeply passionate about making a tangible difference to a pupil's learning and personal development.
* Effective communication skills allow you to build rapport and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and demonstrate initiative in supporting individual pupil needs.
Why Join
Joining our dedicated team means becoming an integral part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community where your contributions will be highly valued. You will have a profound opportunity to shape a young person's future and develop your own professional skills within an environment committed to excellence. We offer a competitive daily rate of £85 - £110 and are seeking an individual ready to commence this rewarding role as soon as possible.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving school in a crucial 1:1 SEN Support Assistant role, offering dedicated assistance to a secondary pupil with complex needs. You will play a vital part in nurturing their educational journey, working closely to follow EHCP targets and facilitating access to a broad curriculum. This position requires a compassionate individual committed to promoting independence and developing essential life skills, with opportunities for long-term engagement, daily supply, or even a permanent contract for the right candidate starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated and consistent 1:1 support to a secondary pupil with complex special educational needs.
* Implement and adapt strategies aligned with the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
* Facilitate the pupil's engagement with and access to the full secondary curriculum.
* Actively encourage the development of personal independence and self-advocacy skills.
* Assist in fostering essential life skills, preparing the pupil for future success.
* Collaborate effectively with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure holistic support.
About You
* You possess proven experience supporting young people with complex special educational needs, ideally within a secondary school setting.
* A strong understanding of EHCPs and their practical application in a classroom environment is essential.
* Your approach is characterised by exceptional patience, empathy, and unwavering resilience.
* You are deeply passionate about making a tangible difference to a pupil's learning and personal development.
* Effective communication skills allow you to build rapport and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and demonstrate initiative in supporting individual pupil needs.
Why Join
Joining our dedicated team means becoming an integral part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community where your contributions will be highly valued. You will have a profound opportunity to shape a young person's future and develop your own professional skills within an environment committed to excellence. We offer a competitive daily rate of £85 - £110 and are seeking an individual ready to commence this rewarding role as soon as possible.
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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