1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant / KS2 Learning Support Assistant - SN4
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s life? My client is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with special educational needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact the child’s learning journey while working closely with a supportive school community and SENDCO. This role is available on a fixed-term contract working Monday to Friday with hours of 9-1.
Why You Should Apply
- Transformative impact: Help a child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
- Collaborative environment: Be part of a welcoming team that values shared ideas and support.
- Skill-building opportunities: Gain experience working with external professionals and enhance your expertise through training.
- Supportive community: Join a school that values Christian values and a nurturing approach.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil, ensuring their safety and engagement throughout the school day.
- Building a strong rapport with the child and supporting them in managing challenging behaviours.
- Designing and delivering creative, engaging activities aligned with the child’s needs and school topics.
- Collaborating with the KS2 team, SENDCO, and external professionals to follow best practices and adapt strategies.
- Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Communicating with parents/carers and staff to ensure holistic support for the pupil.
About You
- Be able to do the job as described.
- Experienced in working with children with social and communication needs or SEND.
- Calm, patient, and confident in handling challenging or avoidant behaviours.
- Reflective, enthusiastic, and eager to try innovative ideas to support learning.
- Committed to the school’s Christian values and willing to undertake relevant training to enhance your skills.
How To Apply
We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to james@longtermteachers.co.uk and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition to the above we also offer:
- Guaranteed Pay Plans
- Agency Worker Regulations
- Interview preparation advice and support
- Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
- 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
- Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay