Level 2 SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Temporary – initially for the academic year 2026-27, 30 hours/week to start September 2026 or earlier if possible.

Location: Mount Pleasant Primary School.

Salary: £17,627.23 – £18,310.77 per annum (term‑time only, 39 weeks).

Contract: Temporary, until the end of the school year 2026-27 or until the child leaves the school.

Closing Date: 30th June 2026.

The Role

Assist and support the teaching, learning and well‑being of a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan, beginning in Key Stage 1 (currently Year 1, moving to Year 2 in September). The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo, class teachers and the wider team to create a supportive, safe and structured environment for the child.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion by enabling the child to access learning, socialising and play opportunities.
• Develop positive and nurturing relationships.
• Work under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCo.
• Support the teacher in the planning, evaluation and delivery of learning activities.
• Undertake learning activities and adapt them according to the child’s needs.

Key Requirements

• High motivation and commitment to support quality teaching and learning with the child at the heart.
• Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
• Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies.
• Implement and develop individualised behaviour intervention plans in collaboration with other professionals.
• Monitor and document progress and adaptations.
• Create a safe, supportive and structured environment that encourages the child’s social and emotional development.
• Patience, empathy, calm nature and genuine passion for helping children overcome challenges.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support our children educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self‑esteem.
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and SEN.
• Strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.

Experience

• Experience supporting learning activities and contributing to planning, evaluation and delivery.
• Building positive relationships, promoting high self‑esteem and resilience.
• Promoting high standards of behaviour in a supportive way.
• Supporting a child with complex learning needs.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and intervention strategies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of how children learn and how to adapt learning opportunities to the child’s needs.
• Ability to support children’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of all children inclusively.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Awareness of the principles of effective assessment.
• Understanding of statutory requirements regarding equal opportunities, health & safety and SEN.
• Patience and positivity.
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
• Development of good personal relationships within a team.
• Use of ICT effectively.
• Use the learning environment to enhance achievement.

Benefits

• Welcoming, caring school environment with positive relationships.
• Supportive team of committed and dedicated staff.
• Opportunity for professional development.
• Supportive, committed governors.

Other

• Medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 are required.
• All applicants must provide documentation proving the right to work in the UK.
• Dudley MBC does not offer sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
• Equal opportunities compliance: job advertised with equal opportunity. No discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.