1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to develop your understanding of complex special educational needs through dedicated 1:1 classroom support? This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Wolverhampton will see you work closely with a primary-aged child who has autism and Down syndrome, providing personalised assistance with communication, academic learning and everyday school routines. You will develop practical experience of adapting educational activities, implementing individual support strategies and encouraging greater independence, making this an excellent opportunity for graduates considering Educational Psychology, SEN teaching or specialist child development careers.

*** 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
*** £413 - £505 per week
*** Primary school based in Wolverhampton
*** Immediate start until July 2027
*** Dedicated 1:1 support for a child with autism and Down syndrome

Your Duties

Provide consistent 1:1 classroom support for a child with autism and Down syndrome, adapting learning activities to their individual developmental needs, abilities and communication preferences.
Use visual timetables, picture prompts, simplified instructions and practical resources to improve understanding, encourage participation and support daily classroom routines.
Develop early literacy and numeracy skills through repetition, multisensory learning activities and carefully structured tasks matched to the pupil's individual learning targets.
Encourage communication and social interaction by reinforcing agreed speech and language strategies, supporting expressive communication and facilitating positive engagement with classmates.
Assist with transitions between lessons, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing, using familiar routines and personalised strategies to maintain a comfortable and accessible learning environment.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and relevant specialists to implement the pupil's individual support plan, monitor developmental progress and encourage increasing independence.
The School
This primary school in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide consistent, individualised support for a child with autism and Down syndrome. The position offers an opportunity to understand how different developmental needs can influence communication, academic achievement, social interaction and parti...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blakenhall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English