Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching assistant Teaching Personnel Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Are you a caring, patient and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Portsmouth
, supporting a Year 1 child with SEN needs from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with children and helping them develop their confidence, independence and learning skills.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil with additional needs
• Supporting the child to access learning and participate fully in the school day
• Helping with communication, social and emotional development
• Providing encouragement and reassurance throughout the day
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Adapting activities and learning to suit the child's individual needs
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Helping the child develop greater independence and confidence
• Supporting inclusion within the classroom and wider school environment

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced working with children with SEN
• Patient, nurturing and understanding
• Calm and confident when supporting challenging situations
• Able to build a strong, trusting relationship with a young child
• Adaptable and able to follow individual support strategies
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a difference
• Previous experience in a primary school or 1:1 SEN role would be highly desirable

Location: Portsmouth
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Year Group: Year 1
Support: Individual SEN support
Start: September
Hours: Full-time

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would love the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience
, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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