1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Slough
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: November 2026
Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026
About the Role
Are you a passionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated teacher to provide tailored educational support to students with additional learning needs in a welcoming and supportive school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with individual students to support their academic progress, personal development, communication, and emotional well-being, adapting teaching approaches to meet their specific needs and abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to build positive relationships, encourage independence, develop students’ confidence, and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver personalised, engaging, and well-structured lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities, and learning objectives of the student.
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching strategies to suit their individual learning styles.
• Support students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans in line with students’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where applicable, and the school’s SEN policies.
• Monitor, assess, and record students’ progress, providing constructive feedback and adapting learning activities to support their academic and personal development.
• Use a range of teaching methods, resources, and practical activities to encourage engagement, improve concentration, and promote independent learning.
• Support students’ communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and confidence, using appropriate strategies to help them access learning successfully.
Requirements
• The ability to plan and deliver personalised learning activities that support students’ academic progress, emotional well-being, and independence.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with students.
• A patient, empathetic, flexible, and proactive approach, with the ability to respond effectively to individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a commitment to promoting students’ safety and well-being.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.