SEND Teaching Assistant (1 to 1 Pupil Support)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid break.

Working weeks: Term time only (35 weeks plus all INSET days).

Please note the requirement for this role is associated with this specific pupil

The Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, supportive and proactive Teaching Assistant with relevant experience of working with children with additional needs either on a 1:1 or small group capacity.

Experience of working within a secondary school setting is desirable; however, primary experience from Year 5 upwards would also be considered.

This rewarding role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a KS3 pupil with Special Educational Needs, Working in close collaboration with the class teacher, and the Head of Learning Success, you will be involved in creating and adapting resources and study skills to assist the pupil accessing learning. Experience of supporting ASD would be desirable, with ELSA training, or a willingness to undertake the training being essential as you will be supporting the pupil develop socially and emotionally whilst also encouraging and developing independence.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for supporting children with SEND to access learning across the curriculum and understand the importance of an individualised approach and positive relationships.

Clear communication, a collaborative approach and commitment to supporting the pupil through their secondary education (proactively undertaking any CPD identified in the role) will be assessed at interview, and a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities will also be expected.

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

• Relevant experience, and a genuine passion for supporting teaching and learning, in particular supporting children with additional needs

• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (grade C or above)

• Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training

• To have completed ELSA training or be willing to undertake in the role

• Commitment to further professional development

• Experience of working with children in the 7 -11 age range, and in particular Year 5 upwards

• Experience of working with children with SEND either through 1:1 or small group support

• Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions, and personalised learning

• Experience of tracking and monitoring children’s progress

• Demonstrates a passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Proactive and resourceful, with the initiative and creative ability to adapt and create resources to support learning

• A calm, patient and adaptable approach

• Ability to establish and maintain good professional relationships and collaborate with parents, and colleagues

• Excellent and effective verbal communication skills including the ability to provide clear instructions and adapt approach as needed

• Excellent written communication

• Be confident managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner with an ability to establish clear boundaries

• A strong commitment to individual pupil progress

Desirable:

• Experience working within an independent school

• Experience working within a secondary school setting

• Experience working with children with ASD

• Holds a Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

• Specific SEND qualification

• Experience designing individual learning programmes

• Experience of the identification and assessment of individual needs

Staff benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme

• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)

• Free parking

• Free lunch options for staff

• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school (50% in School, 20% in Nursery)

• Retail and Leisure discounts plus optional salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Gym and Car Lease available

• Long service recognition

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives including counselling services and on-site Mental Health Champions

• Uniform provided if required for the role

• Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy

Application details:

For further information about the position and our school, please visit our website or contact the HR department at HR@hallfieldschool.co.uk  or 0121 454 1496.

Closing date: 10:00am on Friday, 14th August 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends.  Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check.  In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.