1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start in Beaconsfield

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Beaconsfield | Immediate Start

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to start or develop your career in education? We are currently recruiting for a confident, patient and enthusiastic 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Beaconsfield, with an immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while making a positive impact on their learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable. Experience working in a school, care, support work, youth work or other child-focused environment would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a pupil with SEND.
• Support the pupil with their learning, development and classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support individual learning needs.
• Assist the pupil with communication, social and emotional development.
• Support children who may have additional learning, behavioural or communication needs.
• Encourage the pupil to develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities and provide appropriate support to help the pupil access the curriculum.
• Help the pupil overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.
• Build a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Support the pupil both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage positive interaction with peers and support social development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the pupil.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals to ensure the pupil receives appropriate support.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, SEND or in a care/support setting is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• The confidence and resilience to provide dedicated one-to-one support.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting children with additional needs.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills within an educational setting.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• The ability to commute to or work within the Beaconsfield area.

Pay: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Location: Beaconsfield and surrounding areas, including High Wycombe, Bourne End, Marlow, Maidenhead, Slough and surrounding areas.