Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 3 – Redditch Location: Redditch Year Group: Year 3 / KS2 Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Pay: £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE Start: ASAP Contract: Long-term Agency: Distinction Education Ltd 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Redditch Are you patient, nurturing and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning? Distinction Education is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil within a Year 3 class at a mainstream primary school in Redditch. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide focused 1:1 support while helping the pupil remain engaged and included within the wider classroom. What Will You Be Doing? As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: * Provide consistent 1:1 support * Help the pupil access classroom learning * Adapt and break down activities where appropriate * Encourage communication, engagement and independence * Provide reassurance and positive reinforcement * Support emotional regulation * Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO * Help the child participate successfully within the wider class Experience supporting children with autism or other Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be beneficial. School Experience Is Desirable – But Not Essential We recognise that excellent SEN support staff dosent only come from schools. While previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or SEND Teaching Assistant would be desirable, we welcome applications from candidates who have substantial experience supporting children in other environments. You may have worked within children's residential care, youth work, childcare, SEND services, sports coaching, children's charities, support work or other child-focused organisations. If you can demonstrate strong experience supporting children, patience, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships, we would like to hear from you. Apply Today If you're searching for an SEN Teaching Assistant job in Redditch, 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, Year 3 Teaching Assistant vacancy, SEND Teaching Assistant position or KS2 Teaching Assistant job, contact Distinction Education today. Pay: £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE. Safeguarding Distinction Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete appropriate safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with current statutory safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)