1:1 SEN Support Assistant
Posted 18/07/26About the Role
A progressive school in Basildon, Essex, is actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Support Assistant. This crucial role involves providing tailored, individualised support to a secondary pupil navigating complex special educational needs. You will play a pivotal part in facilitating the pupil's access to the curriculum and significantly fostering their personal independence. The position requires diligent adherence to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, ensuring a supportive and productive learning journey. This immediate opportunity offers various contract types, including long-term, daily supply, and permanent arrangements, remunerated at a daily rate ranging from £85 to £110.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated and individualised 1:1 support to a secondary pupil with complex special educational needs.
* Successfully implement and regularly review specific Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets for the pupil.
* Actively assist the pupil in accessing all aspects of the secondary school curriculum.
* Promote the development of essential life skills and cultivate greater personal independence.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers and specialist staff to ensure a consistent and supportive learning environment.
* Diligently monitor and accurately record the pupil's progress and achievements, offering valuable feedback.
About You
* You will possess demonstrable experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with complex requirements.
* A genuine commitment to nurturing the academic and personal growth of young people is essential.
* You must exhibit excellent communication and sensitive interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* A proactive, patient, and highly adaptable approach to addressing diverse learning challenges is expected.
* Holding relevant qualifications or having undertaken professional development in SEN support would be a significant advantage.
* You are dedicated to your own continuous professional development within a supportive and dynamic educational setting.
Why Join
This represents an outstanding opportunity to create a profound and lasting impact within a nurturing and forward-thinking educational community. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that actively champions professional development and encourages innovative practices. Embark on a truly rewarding career journey where your expertise will directly contribute to a pupil's profound success and bright future.
A progressive school in Basildon, Essex, is actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Support Assistant. This crucial role involves providing tailored, individualised support to a secondary pupil navigating complex special educational needs. You will play a pivotal part in facilitating the pupil's access to the curriculum and significantly fostering their personal independence. The position requires diligent adherence to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, ensuring a supportive and productive learning journey. This immediate opportunity offers various contract types, including long-term, daily supply, and permanent arrangements, remunerated at a daily rate ranging from £85 to £110.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated and individualised 1:1 support to a secondary pupil with complex special educational needs.
* Successfully implement and regularly review specific Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets for the pupil.
* Actively assist the pupil in accessing all aspects of the secondary school curriculum.
* Promote the development of essential life skills and cultivate greater personal independence.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers and specialist staff to ensure a consistent and supportive learning environment.
* Diligently monitor and accurately record the pupil's progress and achievements, offering valuable feedback.
About You
* You will possess demonstrable experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with complex requirements.
* A genuine commitment to nurturing the academic and personal growth of young people is essential.
* You must exhibit excellent communication and sensitive interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* A proactive, patient, and highly adaptable approach to addressing diverse learning challenges is expected.
* Holding relevant qualifications or having undertaken professional development in SEN support would be a significant advantage.
* You are dedicated to your own continuous professional development within a supportive and dynamic educational setting.
Why Join
This represents an outstanding opportunity to create a profound and lasting impact within a nurturing and forward-thinking educational community. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that actively champions professional development and encourages innovative practices. Embark on a truly rewarding career journey where your expertise will directly contribute to a pupil's profound success and bright future.
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