1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: West Drayton, West London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a caring and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact supporting a child with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and creativity to help a pupil thrive both academically and personally?

Uniform Education is recruiting a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in West Drayton. The successful candidate will provide tailored, individualised support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them to access learning and achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

About the Role:

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

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Provide focused, individualised support to a pupil with special educational needs (e.g. Autism, communication difficulties, or learning delays)

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Assist the class teacher in adapting lessons and resources to suit the pupil’s needs

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Use strategies such as visual supports, Makaton, or sensory-based approaches to aid communication and engagement

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Support social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and independence

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Encourage positive behaviour and a consistent learning routine

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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent progress

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Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment for learning

What We’re Looking For:

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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school setting (essential)

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Knowledge of Autism, communication challenges, or learning difficulties (desirable)

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Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to support

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Good communication and teamwork skills

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Willingness to assist with personal care or manual handling if required

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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)
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Location:
Ruislip
Salary:
£97 - £105 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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