Job Title
SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Job Details
- 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 and 30 minutes per week.
- Closing Date: 1st June 2026.
- Start Date: 1st September 2026 (Pending satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks).
About the Role
As a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide one‑to‑one support to an individual pupil with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHC) who has specific needs. The postholder will be fully informed about the needs they are supporting and the targets set by external professionals, and will support the pupil under the direction of the class teacher and Head of Academy to deliver planned learning interventions.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
- Supporting an individual pupil with an EHC Plan
- Using positive communication to ensure firm, consistent boundaries are set
- Ensuring the pupil’s understanding of instructions and how to succeed in the task
- Redirecting the pupil 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
Additionally, you will be expected to carry out the following key duties:
- Safeguarding
- Teaching and learning
- Working collaboratively
- Behaviour and classroom management
- Health and welfare of children
- Break and Lunchtime Safeguarding duties
Person Specification
See attached Recruitment Pack.
EEO Statement
Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.
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