SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support in Cheltenham Primary School

About the role

Join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Cheltenham as a SEN Teaching Assistant. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and emotionally during term time.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personalized 1:1 assistance to pupils with special educational needs.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual abilities and learning styles.
• Support emotional regulation, classroom engagement, and confidence building.
• Promote communication, independence, and social interaction.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure a cohesive learning environment.

Required profile

• Empathetic, patient, and resilient.
• Passionate about inclusion, child development, and SEN.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Background in education, psychology, care, or related fields is beneficial.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible full‑time and part‑time options (term‑time only).
• Supportive, experienced school team.
• Valuable experience in a mainstream primary setting.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s education and development.