SEN Teaching Assistant Peterborough

Overview

About the role: justteachers is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Peterborough to recruit a compassionate and experienced SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

This is a highly rewarding role suited to someone with a strong interest in special educational needs (SEN), with the opportunity to provide targeted, specialist support to a Year 2 pupil. The role is due to start as soon as possible to support until the end of the academic year.

You will be supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The pupil requires consistent, specialist support to manage emotional dysregulation and behaviours that may include verbal and physical aggression, as well as disruption within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering individualised support in line with the pupil's EHCP
• Implementing SEN strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Supporting the pupil to access the curriculum and develop social skills
• Using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals

Prerequisites

• Have experience supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Be calm, resilient, and confident in applying behaviour management strategies
• Hold a clear Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Be passionate about inclusive education and building strong, supportive relationships

If you are an SEN-focused Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine impact in a child's school journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with justteachers for an immediate start.