1:1 SEN Support Assistant – Swindon
Immediate Start | Secondary School | £85–£100 per day
Are you a psychology graduate, aspiring teacher, or SEN professional looking to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you want hands-on experience supporting students with additional needs in a welcoming secondary school environment? This could be the perfect next step for you.
Academics Ltd are supporting a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Swindon to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEN Support Assistant. In this role, you’ll work closely with individual pupils who have complex needs, providing consistent, personalised support to help them thrive both academically and emotionally.
This position is ideal for candidates considering a future career in teaching, SEN, educational psychology, or youth work.
Your Key Responsibilities
• Deliver tailored 1:1 support to students with complex SEN
• Support pupils’ engagement with learning and daily school life
• Build strong, positive relationships based on trust and understanding
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and emotional regulation
• Remain calm, patient, and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
The Ideal Candidate
• Experience in a school or educational setting (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
Why Apply?
• Competitive daily pay: £85–£100 (dependent on experience)
• Valuable experience for aspiring teachers or educational psychologists
• Supportive school environment and ongoing guidance from Academics Ltd
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a fantastic school in Swindon as a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant.
1:1 SEN Support Assistant – Swindon