One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistant

• Bealings School Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LW
• 25380 pro rata
• 32.5 hours a week
• Fixed Term for 1 year required from September 2025
• Reference: 7550

Responsible to the Headteacher and SENCo.

Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS and Barring Service check.

We are seeking a compassionate patient and dedicated One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a child in our primary school who has a visual impairment and additional special educational needs (SEND). This role is vital in supporting the childs access to learning development and participation in all aspects of school life.

You will:

• provide tailored one-to-one support throughout the school day ensuring the childs individual needs are met in both academic and social settings
• support access to the curriculum by adapting resources and using specialist equipment or technology as needed (e.g. Braille large print materials tactile resources)
• work closely with the class teacher SENCo and external specialists (e.g. QTVI Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired) to implement and monitor personalised support strategies
• promote independence confidence and inclusion both in the classroom and during unstructured times such as playtime and lunchtime
• assist with mobility and orientation around the school environment ensuring the childs safety at all times
• monitor and record progress against targets set in the childs Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• build a trusting relationship with the child to foster emotional well-being and a positive attitude toward learning
• establish good working relationships with the parents ensuring they are informed of the pupils learning achievements and areas of development
• support with personal care needs if required
• maintain confidentiality and safeguard the childs welfare in line with school policies and procedures
• act as general TA should the pupil not be in school supporting the class teacher with classroom activities photocopying filing etc...
• participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• assist with supervision of pupil out of lesson times including playtimes and lunch time
• accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits trips and out of school activities as required.

Person Specification

Essential:

• experience working with children with SEND preferably in a school setting
• understanding of inclusive educational practices and a commitment to equality and diversity
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work collaboratively with staff parents/carers and external professionals
• patience empathy and a positive can-do attitude
• willingness to undertake relevant training including in visual impairment and safeguarding.

Desirable:

• experience with Braille or assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers magnification tools)
• knowledge or experience of supporting children with visual impairments
• understanding of needs associated within children with ASD
• a level of understanding on Mantle of the Expert and its place within our school ethos
• relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent)
• Paediatric First Aid Intimate Care and Manual Handling training.

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