Primary - 1:1

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 2)

Full-Time & Part-Time | Term Time Only

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of Autism and ADHD? Do you have the resilience, patience, and behaviour management skills needed to support a child with complex additional needs on a 1:1 basis?

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with high levels of Autism and ADHD. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey by providing tailored academic, behavioural, emotional, and sensory support throughout the school day.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a pupil with significant additional needs, helping them engage positively with learning and school life. You will support the child across a range of classroom and non-classroom activities, adapting approaches to meet their individual needs while promoting independence, confidence, and personal development.

This role requires an individual who can build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations. The successful candidate will be firm but fair, calm under pressure, and skilled in implementing strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with Autism and ADHD.
• Support the pupil in accessing learning activities across the curriculum.
• Adapt tasks and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive engagement and learning.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing through consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Use de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies when required.
• Deliver sensory support and facilitate sensory breaks in line with the pupil's individual needs.
• Support transitions between lessons, activities, and different learning environments.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and positive social interactions.
• Promote inclusion while recognising when alternative provision or environments may be required.
• Monitor, record, and report on progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Possesses strong knowledge of ASD.
• Has a thorough understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning and behaviour.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills.
• Has experience supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Understands sensory needs and can effectively implement sensory support strategies.
• Can establish clear expectations and maintain consistent boundaries.
• Is nurturing, patient, and committed to supporting children to reach their full potential.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working with children with ASD and additional needs.
• Strong SEN knowledge, particularly Autism and ADHD.
• Experience delivering 1:1 support within a primary school setting.
• Proven ability to manage and support challenging behaviour appropriately.
• Understanding of sensory processing needs and sensory regulation strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 1.
• Relevant SEN qualifications or training.
• Experience contributing to EHCP targets and personalised support plans.