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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Salary: £95 to £115 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 February 2026
Location: Greenwich, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 199987

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Summary

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Complex Needs)
Location: Secondary School Setting
Pay: £95-£115 per day

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged pupil with complex needs in a supportive and structured school environment.

This role involves providing consistent, tailored support to help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to deliver personalised strategies that meet the pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs


Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning and behavioural needs
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Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities


Support access to lessons through adapted and differentiated activities
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Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies


Use structured routines, visuals and clear communication strategies
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Support emotional regulation and behaviour management


Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
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Promote independence, confidence and engagement


Promote independence, confidence and engagement
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff


Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and support staff
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Support personal care where required


Support personal care where required

Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care background)


Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care background)
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Calm, patient and resilient approach


Calm, patient and resilient approach
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Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies


Understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
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Confident working on a 1:1 basis


Confident working on a 1:1 basis
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Willingness to support personal care


Willingness to support personal care
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Strong teamwork and communication skills


Strong teamwork and communication skills

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a young person's education and development within a supportive secondary school.

Apply today to be considered for this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role

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