1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making learning accessible and meaningful for every child? A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Redbridge is looking for a skilled and empathetic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a thoughtful Year 4 pupil with speech, language, and social communication needs. The child faces challenges with language processing and social interaction, often becoming withdrawn during group tasks and unfamiliar routines. As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will be to gently scaffold learning, simplify instructions, and build trust through clear communication and visual strategies. You'll help this pupil develop the confidence to engage both academically and socially, at a pace that suits his individual needs. Your Role Will Include: • Providing 1:1 in-class and small group support tailored to speech and language difficulties. • Using visual prompts, social stories, and personalised resources to enhance understanding. • Encouraging peer interaction and emotional regulation in a safe, structured way. • Collaborating with the SENCO, class teacher, and external specialists (e.g. SALT) to implement targets from the child’s EHCP. • Tracking progress and adapting strategies with the wider SEN team. Requirements • A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). • Experience with speech and language strategies, ASD, or communication needs. • Patience, adaptability, and a warm, encouraging approach. • Familiarity with visual schedules, social stories, or PECS is highly desirable. Benefits • A supportive, well-resourced SEN department and experienced SENCO. • Access to CPD, including speech and language workshops. • Mental health and wellbeing support for all staff. • Clear opportunities for career development within SEN pathways. If you’re a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant ready to help a child find their voice and thrive in school, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school where inclusion and empathy are at the heart of everything. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

Location: Redbridge, London, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025