SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton

• Christ Church (Church of England) Federation
• SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Grade 3)
• 2 roles available, fixed term contract until August 2028

Hours

31.67 hours per week (term time only)

Grade

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

This role will be based primarily at the Infant School in the first instance.

To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to provide dedicated support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access learning, make progress and develop independence.

The post holder will support the pupil both within the classroom and through personalised intervention programmes, adapting support in response to the pupil's individual needs.

The post holder will be appointed to the Federation rather than to a specific child or class.

Whilst the role may primarily involve supporting an identified pupil, the post holder may be deployed to work with other pupils, small groups, classes or year groups across the Federation as required and at the discretion of the Headteacher to meet the changing needs of pupils and the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Support for Pupils
• Provide dedicated support for a pupil with SEND, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, engagement and access to learning.
• Deliver programmes and interventions as directed by the class teacher, SENCo and other professionals.
• Support the pupil in accessing classroom activities, adapting approaches and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and encourage participation in all aspects of school life.
• Support the development of independence, confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Assist the pupil in developing positive social interactions and relationships with peers.
• Support the pupil to understand and regulate their behaviour in line with school expectations and individual support plans.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to support learning, achievement and progress.
• Support for Teaching and Learning
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to implement personalised support programmes and provision plans.
• Support the delivery of differentiated learning activities and adapt resources as required.
• Observe, monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back information to teachers and relevant staff.
• Implement recommendations from professional reports and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable.
• Contribute to creating a positive, supportive and purposeful learning environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies and personalised approaches to learning.
• Support for the Curriculum
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities linked to individual pupil needs and outcomes.
• Support the pupil to develop independence in learning and problem-solving skills.
• Use ICT and other specialist resources where appropriate to support access to learning.
• Prepare and organise resources to support teaching and learning activities.
• Encourage the pupil's participation across the full curriculum.
• Support for the School
• Contribute to the inclusive ethos of the school, ensuring all pupils have equal opportunities to succeed.
• Support and uphold the Christian ethos of the Federation, helping to foster a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued, respected and encouraged to flourish.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo, parents/carers and other professionals to support pupil outcomes.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and behaviour policies.
• Attend relevant training, meetings and reviews relating to SEND and inclusion as required.
• Support school activities, educational visits and enrichment opportunities as required.
• Wider Responsibilities

In addition to general responsibilities common to all support staff, the post holder will support pupils in line with the Every Child Matters outcomes:

• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being
• Key Features of the Role
• Providing personalised support for a pupil with SEND.
• Supporting the delivery of individual provision plans, interventions and EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Working both within the classroom and in intervention settings.
• Promoting independence, inclusion and positive engagement.
• Working closely with teaching staff, the SENCo and external professionals.
• Appointed to the Federation and deployable across classes, year groups and schools within the Federation according to pupil needs and at the discretion of the Headteacher.

This post is subject to the changing needs of pupils and the school. Duties may therefore vary over time within the general scope and level of responsibility of the role.

Applications using the standard application form to be submitted to: rlunn@christchurchfederation. co. uk Visits to the school welcome by arrangement.

• Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
• Attached documents
• Application form
  Person Specification
  Job Description