Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

This is a part-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream primary school, supporting a Year 1 pupil in the afternoons. The school is looking for someone who can bring consistency, patience, and a calm presence, particularly during the post-lunch period when regulation and routine matter most.

You will spend part of each afternoon providing 1:1 support, alongside working as a general Teaching Assistant within a KS1 classroom. The focus of this role is building a positive, trusting connection with the pupil and contributing to a stable classroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil for one hour per day

• Support learning and behaviour within a KS1 classroom for the remainder of the afternoon

• Help maintain calm, consistent routines after lunch

• Work closely with school staff to ensure continuity for the pupil

• Follow guidance from the SENCO if challenges arise

What we are looking for

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in the classroom - experience support Autism or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) would be idea

• An approach that values consistency and relationship-building

• Ability to work calmly during potentially challenging parts of the day

• Willingness to work as part of a wider classroom team

• Availability to work five afternoons per week

Role details

• Mainstream primary school in CV2

• Afternoon hours only, 12:30pm to 3:30pm

• Five afternoons per week

• Ongoing until the end of the academic year

• Start date: ASAP

Why Sprint?

If you’re looking to work as a teacher in a mainstream classroom, providing day-to-day supply cover, we’re probably not the agency for you. But if you’re passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want a long-term role where you can build consistency and see the impact of your work every day, that’s exactly what we do.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, register your interest today.