SEND 121 Teaching Assistant

One pupil. Consistent support. The chance to really understand what works.

There's a particular skill to good 1:1 support.

It's not about sitting beside a child all day or doing things for them. It's about getting to know how they learn, recognising when they need help and gradually giving them the confidence and skills to do more for themselves.

A primary school in the Didcot area is looking for a part-time 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a pupil with additional needs.

Consistency is important in this role.

You'll take time to understand the pupil's strengths, areas of difficulty, communication style and individual learning needs.

Working with the class teacher and SENCO, you'll follow agreed strategies while adapting your approach according to how the pupil responds.

That could mean breaking a classroom activity into smaller steps, using visual or multisensory resources, delivering a targeted intervention or helping the pupil manage a difficult transition during the school day.

At other times, the most useful thing you can do may be to step back.

The aim isn't to create dependence on 1:1 support - it's to use that support to build greater confidence and independence.

Your work will include

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Providing focused 1

1 support during lessons and activities

• Helping the pupil access an adapted curriculum
• Delivering interventions agreed with teaching staff
• Adjusting resources and activities to suit individual needs
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging participation alongside classmates
• Using positive and consistent behaviour strategies
• Promoting independence wherever appropriate
• Observing and recording progress
• Sharing useful feedback with the teacher and SENCO
• Working with other professionals involved in the child's support where required

Previous experience supporting children with SEND would be particularly useful, ideally within a primary school or similar environment.

You may already be an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a part-time position, or perhaps your background is in another child-focused role where you've provided individualised support.

Relevant education or SEND qualifications would be beneficial, although practical experience and your ability to work effectively with the pupil are equally important.

You'll need to be

Patient - progress may happen gradually.

Observant - small changes can tell you a lot.

Consistent - children need to know what to expect.

Adaptable - what worked yesterday may not necessarily work today.

Collaborative - good 1

1 support is never delivered in isolation.

An understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, positive behaviour support and different approaches to learning would also be valuable.

This position offers a daily rate of £85-£110, depending on experience and qualifications.

You'll join a supportive primary team and work closely with experienced teaching and SEND professionals, with opportunities to continue developing your specialist knowledge.

If you're specifically looking for part-time work around Didcot and enjoy the individual nature of 1:1 SEND support, this could be an excellent fit.

Apply with your CV to find out more about the pupil, working pattern and school.