Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for a pupil with specific learning, communication, or behavioural needs

• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and strategies set by the SEND team

• Adapt learning tasks and resources to ensure accessibility and engagement

• Support the pupil with emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence-building

• Use positive behaviour support approaches to maintain a calm, safe learning environment

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff

• Monitor and record progress, feeding back observations to teachers and professionals

• Support the pupil during classroom activities, small groups, transitions, and unstructured times

• Has experience working with children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, or communication needs

• Is patient, nurturing, and able to build positive, trusting relationships

• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team

• Can adapt swiftly to the needs of the pupil and respond with sensitivity

• Remains calm under pressure and follows safeguarding procedures consistently

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable but not essential for the right experience)