1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: WF10 (Mainstream Primary School)
Contract Type: Supply / Temporary
Start Date: Flexible

Overview: NextGen Teachers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the WF10 area on a supply basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support an individual pupil with additional needs, helping them to access learning and thrive within the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN, tailored to their individual needs
• Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
• Support the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals where required

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (e.g. , ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments on a supply basis
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. , CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
• The right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one)
• The ability to provide 24 months of professional references

If you have ALL of the above, please apply directly to this job advert.

NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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