SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Job Title: SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Job Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1B salary linked directly to experience and qualifications of applicant Salary to be pro rata to weeks & hours, example actual gross salary based on 32.5 hours from £18,501 approx. Contract Type: Fixed term - duration that the pupil attends the Academy Hours: 32 hours 30 minutes per week Closing Date: 1st June 2026 Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert. Start Date: 1st September 2026 (Pending satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks) About the role: As a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to provide one-to-one support to an individual pupil with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHC) whom has specific needs. The post-holder will be fully informed about the needs they are supporting and what the targets set by external professionals are, and how to effectively support these needs. You will work under the direction of class teacher and the Head of Academy to support and deliver planned learning interventions. Job Description: This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following, please also refer to the attached recruitment pack: Main responsibilities: Supporting an individual pupil with an EHC Plan Using positive communication to ensure firm, consistent boundaries are set Ensuring the pupils’ understanding of instructions and how to succeed in the task Redirecting the pupils back to the task when their attention wanders Giving praise for perseverance Acknowledging every aspect of good behaviour Supporting pupils in class Supporting small groups or individuals out of class The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills In addition, you will also be expected to carry out the following: Safeguarding Teaching and learning Working collaboratively Behaviour and classroom management Health and welfare of children Break and Lunchtime Safeguarding duties Person Specification Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack Further information: For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Principal, Ms M Mirza, via email: office@avpa.school or telephone: 01494 939830 Visits: Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email: office@avpa.school or call: 01494 939830 to arrange a visit. Application process: As part of the application process we invite applicants tocomplet