SEN Teaching Assistant: 1:1 & Small Groups

Staplehillschool; Frenchay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves adapting learning experiences for individual students and small groups, especially those with Downs Syndrome. The successful candidate will engage in sensory-based activities and work closely with staff to foster a supportive learning environment. This fixed-term role runs until August 2026 and offers professional growth opportunities within a collaborative school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Pension package

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN needs on one-on-one or small group basis.
• Ability to facilitate sensory-based exploration activities.
• Fluency in spoken English essential for interaction with pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in learning.
• Adapt lessons to meet specific needs of children.
• Implement sensory-based activities in small groups or individually.

Skills

Knowledge of a typical learning profile of a child with Downs Syndrome

Competence at adapting learning to meet specific needs

Experience in delivering Tac Pac activities

Knowledge of hearing loss

Experience of emotion coaching

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Job description

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves adapting learning experiences for individual students and small groups, especially those with Downs Syndrome. The successful candidate will engage in sensory-based activities and work closely with staff to foster a supportive learning environment. This fixed-term role runs until August 2026 and offers professional growth opportunities within a collaborative school community.