Overview
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
Start Date: After the Easter Holidays
Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover), Term-time only
Location: PR4 Longton
Salary: £13-£16PH
About the Role
We are looking for a committed and compassionate 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team on a maternity cover contract starting after the Easter holidays. This role involves providing individualised support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within the school environment.
The ideal candidate will be patient, proactive, and passionate about making a positive difference to a child\'s day-to-day school experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 tailored support to a child with SEND throughout the school day.
* Follow and help implement the pupil's EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
* Support behaviour regulation using positive, consistent strategies.
* Work with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider team to ensure the child is fully included in learning.
* Assist with small-group or individual activities to reinforce learning.
* Provide support during transitions, playtimes, and unstructured moments.
* Maintain accurate notes and contribute to progress discussions and review meetings.
* Promote independence, emotional regulation, and confidence in the child's learning.
Person Specification
We are seeking someone who:
* Is caring, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND.
* Has previous experience working with children with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
* Uses positive behaviour management techniques confidently.
* Can follow guidance while also using initiative.
* Communicates well with staff, pupils, and parents.
* Is reliable, flexible, and fully committed to the role.
* Understands and upholds safeguarding procedures.
What We Offer
* A warm and supportive school community.
* Training and development opportunities in SEND and behaviour support.
* The chance to make a significant, lasting difference to a child's journey through school.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement to Skye Harrison at (url removed). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Application Requirements for Veritas Education
* All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview
* Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'
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