1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Gerrards Cross
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing Date: 26th October 2026
Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school. The successful candidate will work closely with an individual pupil, providing tailored support to meet their educational, social, emotional, and communication needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in a child’s life by helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, develop independence, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with special educational needs, helping them access learning activities and participate in classroom lessons.
• Assist the pupil with communication, social interaction, and building positive relationships with peers.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet the pupil’s individual needs and abilities.
• Help create a safe, structured, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that meets the pupil’s individual needs.
• Support the pupil with personal care, hygiene, and mobility needs where appropriate and in accordance with school policies.
• Monitor, observe, and record the pupil’s progress, behaviour, engagement, and development, sharing relevant information with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence, and confidence through appropriate support strategies.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Follow individual risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and other relevant school procedures.
• Follow school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, behaviour, and confidentiality.
• Take part in relevant training, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting children with SEN.
Requirements
• A caring, patient, and supportive approach when working with children with additional needs.
• An understanding of special educational needs, including the importance of personalised learning and inclusive education.
• Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential, depending on the school’s requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
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 on01494 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.