1:1 Severe Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a secondary-aged student with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Support communication, emotional regulation and personal development
- Help the student access learning, routines and wider school life
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team
- Provide a calm, consistent and encouraging approach
- Support with personal care where required
What they're looking for
- Has experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD, Autism or complex needs
- Is patient, nurturing and resilient
- Can build positive, trusting relationships
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
- Has a genuine passion for SEND education
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Full description from employer
🌟 1:1 Severe Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant 🌟
📍 Barnet
💷 £92.59–£110 per day PAYE
📅 Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start
💬 Could you be the patient, reassuring adult who helps a young person achieve the milestones others might overlook?
We're working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Barnet looking for a 1:1 Severe Learning Difficulties Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged student with complex learning needs.
The school provides a nurturing, highly personalised environment where every pupil is supported to develop communication, independence and confidence. You'll join a dedicated multidisciplinary team that works closely together to ensure every young person receives the care and encouragement they need to thrive.
Your role:
✅ Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a secondary-aged student with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
✅ Support communication, emotional regulation and personal development
✅ Help the student access learning, routines and wider school life
✅ Work alongside teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team
✅ Provide a calm, consistent and encouraging approach
✅ Support with personal care where required
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Has experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD, Autism or complex needs
✔ Is patient, nurturing and resilient
✔ Can build positive, trusting relationships
✔ Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
✔ Has a genuine passion for SEND education
Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
⭐ Specialist SEND recruitment agency
⭐ PAYE only – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
⭐ 400+ five-star Google reviews from educators
⭐ Expert career advice and interview preparation
⭐ Long-term and permanent opportunities
📞 Interested?
Contact Danny Price on 0203 011 4848 or email Danny@psinclusion.co.uk to find out more.
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