About the role
1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEND Support | Primary & Secondary Schools | Bath
We are recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 SEND support in welcoming primary and secondary schools across Bath. These roles are typically linked to individual pupils and offer the opportunity to play a vital role in their learning, communication, and emotional development.
You’ll be joining nurturing, inclusive schools that value teamwork, high expectations, and pupil wellbeing. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, you will deliver tailored support across 1:1, small group, and whole-class settings, adapting your approach to meet each pupil’s needs.
The ideal candidate will:
1. Have experience supporting pupils with special educational needs, ideally in a primary, secondary, or specialist setting
2. Understand a range of SEND, including communication and interaction needs, SEMH, or learning difficulties
3. Be resilient, proactive, and confident in delivering structured, targeted support
4. Enjoy building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
5. Be organised, enthusiastic, and child-centred
6. Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative school team
Role requirements:
7. Term-time only (including INSET days)
8. Temporary roles, often linked to pupil funding
9. Start date: ASAP or flexible
10. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
11. Right to work in the UK
Why apply through us:
12. Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
13. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
14. Access to SEND-focused CPD and training
15. Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in inclusive Bath schools
16. Truly rewarding roles where your impact is seen every day
If you’re seeking a role where your support can genuinely transform a pupil’s school experience, helping them grow in confidence, independence, and resilience, we’d love to hear from you. This is a zero hour contract, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidates.
Apply today and help create safe, structured, and inspiring learning environments for children and young people across Bath.
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