1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Beaconsfield

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Beaconsfield

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing date: 5th October 2026

About the Role

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic and supportive 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school, where you'll provide personalised support to help a student overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with special educational needs, helping them to access learning and participate positively in school life.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to understand and meet the student's individual needs.
• Support the student in accessing the curriculum by adapting activities, resources, and approaches where appropriate.
• Provide support with literacy, numeracy, communication, and other areas of learning according to the student's individual needs.
• Encourage the development of the student's confidence, independence, social skills, and positive attitude towards learning.
• Support students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social
• Maintain accurate recordsand communicate anyconcerns regarding thestudent's learning, behaviour, or wellbeing tothe appropriate memberof staff.
• Ensure safeguarding policiesand proceduresare followed atall times.

Requirements

• Previousexperience working withchildren or youngpeople with SENis highly desirable.
• Experienceproviding 1:1support within aschool, college, childcare, or similar settingis desirable.
• A genuine passionfor supporting childrenand young peoplewith special educationalneeds.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamworkskills.
• The ability tobuildpositive, trusting, andprofessional relationshipswith students.
• A patient, caring, empathetic, and understandingapproach to supportingstudents with additionalneeds.
• The ability toadapt yourapproach and provideindividualised supportbased on thestudent's needs.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.