1:1 Primary school Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £96 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 204219 |
Summary
Primary 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Southwark - £95-£115 per day
We are currently recruiting for a resilient and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with very severe SEN and behavioural needs in a welcoming Primary school in Southwark.
This is a highly rewarding but demanding role, ideal for someone confident managing complex needs and significant behavioural challenges within a structured school environment.
The Role:
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Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with severe SEN and behavioural needs
Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with severe SEN and behavioural needs
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Implementing personalised support strategies and structured routines
Implementing personalised support strategies and structured routines
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Managing and de-escalating high-level challenging behaviour
Managing and de-escalating high-level challenging behaviour
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Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development
Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development
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Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
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Maintaining a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
Maintaining a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Proven experience supporting children with severe SEN
Proven experience supporting children with severe SEN
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
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Experience with ASD, SEMH, or other complex needs
Experience with ASD, SEMH, or other complex needs
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A calm, patient and resilient approach
A calm, patient and resilient approach
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Confidence working 1:1 within a Primary school setting
Confidence working 1:1 within a Primary school setting
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey within a supportive and well-structured Primary school.
We are currently recruiting for a resilient and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with very severe SEN and behavioural needs in a welcoming Primary school in Southwark.
This is a highly rewarding but demanding role, ideal for someone confident managing complex needs and significant behavioural challenges within a structured school environment.
The Role:
-
Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with severe SEN and behavioural needs
Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with severe SEN and behavioural needs
-
Implementing personalised support strategies and structured routines
Implementing personalised support strategies and structured routines
-
Managing and de-escalating high-level challenging behaviour
Managing and de-escalating high-level challenging behaviour
-
Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development
Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development
-
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
-
Maintaining a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
Maintaining a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
-
Proven experience supporting children with severe SEN
Proven experience supporting children with severe SEN
-
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
-
Experience with ASD, SEMH, or other complex needs
Experience with ASD, SEMH, or other complex needs
-
A calm, patient and resilient approach
A calm, patient and resilient approach
-
Confidence working 1:1 within a Primary school setting
Confidence working 1:1 within a Primary school setting
-
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey within a supportive and well-structured Primary school.