SEN 1-1 Support

Location: Primary School in [South Shields]
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Flexible options available)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and role)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Support Assistant to join a primary school team and provide individualized support to a pupil with additional needs.

About the Role:

This rewarding role involves working closely with a child who requires tailored support to thrive in their learning environment. You will play a crucial role in helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 support to a child with SEN, adapting approaches to meet their specific needs.
• Assisting with classroom activities, ensuring the pupil is engaged and included.
• Supporting the pupil’s emotional well-being and fostering their confidence.
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to develop and implement effective strategies.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records to support learning plans.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a SEN or support role.
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to meeting individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS check (Teaching Personnel can assist with this if required).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and role responsibilities.
• Access to training opportunities, including SEN-specific professional development.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and well-being.
• Opportunities to gain further experience and grow within the education sector.

If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEN and want to join a dynamic and inclusive school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please get in touch with an up to date CV at bethany.stobbart@teachingpersonnel.com if you are interested and have the relevant experience!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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