Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

📍 Garstang 📅 September Start ⏰ Full-Time | Term Time Only 💰 Competitive Rate of Pay

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

We are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming primary school in Garstang from September. This rewarding role will involve providing dedicated support to a pupil within Key Stage 2, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide tailored one-to-one support to a pupil with additional learning needs.

Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external agencies where required.

Support the pupil academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school day.

Implement individual learning and behavioural strategies.

Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

Monitor progress and contribute to reviews of support plans.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

✅ Previous Key Stage 2 experience (essential)

✅ Experience supporting children with SEN

✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✅ A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach

✅ The ability to adapt learning support to meet individual needs

✅ An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What the School Offers

A welcoming and inclusive school environment

Supportive leadership and experienced SEN team

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every dayIf you have the experience, passion, and commitment to support a child on a 1:1 basis and are looking for a new opportunity this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community