1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant / TutorStratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire | Part-Time | Competitive Pay | ASAP Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the life of a young person?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant / Tutor to join our Alternative Provision team, supporting a Year 8 student with additional needs in the Stratford-upon-Avon area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or qualified teacher who enjoys working on a 1:1 or small-group basis and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

You will work as part of a 2:1 support team, providing consistent, personalised support to a Year 8 student with additional needs.

The role will involve supporting the student both educationally and socially, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and build positive routines within a community-based Alternative Provision setting.

You will need to be patient, nurturing, adaptable and confident in building positive relationships with young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support as part of a 2:1 team for a Year 8 student with additional needs.
• Deliver and support personalised learning activities based on the student's individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Build a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the student.
• Support the student's engagement, confidence, emotional wellbeing and development.
• Adapt activities and learning approaches to overcome individual barriers to learning.
• Support positive behaviour and help the student develop appropriate strategies for managing challenges.
• Deliver learning and enrichment activities within the community and other appropriate settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider support team to ensure a consistent approach.
• Encourage independence, social development and positive engagement with education.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment at all times.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to the student's overall progress and development.

Working Hours

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00am – 3:00pm
18 hours per week

ASAP start available

There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to increase their hours and progress into a full-time position as the provision develops.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teachers (QTS)
• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Specialist SEN practitioners
• Experienced tutors with a strong SEN background

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting young people with additional needs, neurodiversity, challenging behaviour or barriers to mainstream education.

You will be:

• Patient, calm and empathetic
• Reliable and consistent
• Confident managing challenging situations
• Skilled at building positive relationships with young people
• Flexible and able to adapt your approach to individual needs
• Passionate about inclusion and helping young people reach their potential
• Able to work effectively as part of a 2:1 support team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Consistent part-time hours
• ASAP start
• The opportunity to work within an Alternative Provision setting
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey
• Potential opportunities to progress into a full-time role
• An opportunity for qualified teachers to use their expertise in a highly personalised 1:1 setting

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The role will involve working with the student in community-based settings, so flexibility and a willingness to work outside of a traditional school environment are important.

Pay: £120.00-£180.00 per day

Work Location: In person