1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Slough

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: November 2026

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

About the Role

Are you a passionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated teacher to provide tailored educational support to students with additional learning needs in a welcoming and supportive school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with individual students to support their academic progress, personal development, communication, and emotional well-being, adapting teaching approaches to meet their specific needs and abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to build positive relationships, encourage independence, develop students' confidence, and help them achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver personalised, engaging, and well-structured lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities, and learning objectives of the student.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching strategies to suit their individual learning styles.
• Support students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans in line with students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where applicable, and the school's SEN policies.
• Monitor, assess, and record students' progress, providing constructive feedback and adapting learning activities to support their academic and personal development.
• Use a range of teaching methods, resources, and practical activities to encourage engagement, improve concentration, and promote independent learning.
• Support students' communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and confidence, using appropriate strategies to help them access learning successfully.

Requirements

• The ability to plan and deliver personalised learning activities that support students' academic progress, emotional well-being, and independe...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

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