About this role
SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Job Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1B salary linked directly to experience and qualifications of applicant Salary to be pro rata to weeks & hours, example actual gross salary based on 32.5 hours from £18,501 approx. Contract Type: Fixed term - duration that the pupil attends the Academy Hours: 32 hours 30 minutes per week Closing Date: 1st June 2026 Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert. Start Date: 1st September 2026 (Pending satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks) About the role:
As a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to provide one-to-one support to an individual pupil with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHC) whom has specific needs. The post-holder will be fully informed about the needs they are supporting and what the targets set by external professionals are, and how to effectively support these needs. You will work under the direction of class teacher and the Head of Academy to support and deliver planned learning interventions.
Job Description:
This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following, please also refer to the attached recruitment pack:
Main responsibilities:
Supporting an individual pupil with an EHC Plan Using positive communication to ensure firm, consistent boundaries are set Ensuring the pupils’ understanding of instructions and how to succeed in the task Redirecting the pupils back to the task when their attention wanders Giving praise for perseverance Acknowledging every aspect of good behaviour Supporting pupils in class Supporting small groups or individuals out of class The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills In addition, you will also be expected to carry out the following:
SafeguardingTeaching and learningWorking collaborativelyBehaviour and classroom managementHealth and welfare of childrenBreak and Lunchtime Safeguarding dutiesPerson Specification
Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack
Further information:
For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Principal, Ms M Mirza, via email: [email protected] or telephone: 01494 939830
Visits:
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email: [email protected] or call: 01494 939830 to arrange a visit.
Application process:
As part of the application process we invite applicants tocomplete the online My New Term application form, referring to the job description and person specification detailed.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, CV's cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position.
Shortlisting:
Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Interviews may be offered prior to then, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.
Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.