SEN Teaching Assistant
Posted 9 hours 44 minutes ago by Smile Education
TF5 Primary School
Smile Education are seeking a compassionate and reliable One to One Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 1 at a welcoming primary school located in the TF5 area. This role includes elements of personal care, so we are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing, and confident providing individualised support.
Job Details- Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (with Personal Care)
- Year Group: Year 1
- Location: TF5
- Start Date: Immediate or following notice
- Contract: Full time, ongoing
- Agency: Smile Education
As the school's One to One TA, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personalised support to a Year 1 pupil with additional needs
- Assisting with personal care routines in a respectful, discreet and supportive manner
- Supporting the pupil's learning through tailored activities and interventions
- Helping to develop communication, confidence, and independence
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
- Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, patient, and committed to helping a child thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the School- A warm and inclusive ethos
- A supportive and understanding staff team
- Strong SEN provision and experienced leadership
- A child centred approach to learning and wellbeing
- Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs (desirable)
- Confidence providing personal care
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning
- Competitive and fair pay rates
- Dedicated consultant support
- Access to CPD, including SEN and safeguarding training
- A friendly, reputable agency that values its support staff
Submit your CV today to express your interest. A member of the Smile Education team will be in touch to discuss the role further.
"The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre employment checks including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); sufficient references, qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work."
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.