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 records and communicate any concerns regarding the student's learning, behaviour, or wellbeing to the appropriate member of staff.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- Experience providing 1:1 support within a school, college, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with students.
- A patient, caring, empathetic, and understanding approach to supporting students with additional needs.
- The ability to adapt your approach and provide individualised support based on the student'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.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is 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.
