1:1 Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality 1:1 support for a pupil with specific learning, communication, or behavioural needs

Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and strategies set by the SEND team

Adapt learning tasks and resources to ensure accessibility and engagement

Support the pupil with emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence-building

Use positive behaviour support approaches to maintain a calm, safe learning environment

Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff

Monitor and record progress, feeding back observations to teachers and professionals

Support the pupil during classroom activities, small groups, transitions, and unstructured times

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, or communication needs

Is patient, nurturing, and able to build positive, trusting relationships

Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team

Can adapt swiftly to the needs of the pupil and respond with sensitivity

Remains calm under pressure and follows safeguarding procedures consistently

Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential for the right experience)