1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

£90 – £110 Per Day

September 2025 start. This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday.

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced passionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide individualised support to a child with challenging special educational needs. This is an incredibly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to a young person’s educational journey and overall development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support to an assigned student with challenging SEN, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life
• Support behaviour management strategies and implement individual behaviour plans, ensuring clear boundaries are in place
• Help develop communication skills and use appropriate communication aids or systems
• Assist with mobility and physical needs where necessary
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to implement Individual Education Plans
• Support transitions between activities and environments
• Record observations and progress to inform planning and assessment
• Foster independence and life skills development

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
• Understanding of different types of SEN including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and communication difficulties
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour positively
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
• Willingness to undertake training in specialist areas such as manual handling, first aid, or specific SEN approaches

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Access to specialist training and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s life

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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