senploy

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

SE13 6JZ

Key information

Pay
£95 to £115 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
9 Nov 2026

About this role

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Complex Needs)

Location

Secondary School Setting

Pay

£95-£115 per day

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged pupil with complex needs in a supportive and structured school environment.

This role involves providing consistent, tailored support to help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to deliver personalised strategies that meet the pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide 1

1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs

Provide 1

1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs

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Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities

Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities

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Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies

Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies

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Support emotional regulation and behaviour management

Support emotional regulation and behaviour management

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Promote independence, confidence and engagement

Promote independence, confidence and engagement

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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff

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Support personal care where required

Support personal care where required

Requirements

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Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care background)

Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care background)

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Calm, patient and resilient approach

Calm, patient and resilient approach

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Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

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Confident working on a 1

1 basis

Confident working on a 1

1 basis

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Willingness to support personal care

Willingness to support personal care

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Strong teamwork and communication skills

Strong teamwork and communication skills

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a young person's education and development within a supportive secondary school.

Apply today to be considered for this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role