1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Lancing

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 4

📍 Lancing
🏫 One‑Form Entry Primary School
🕘 8:30am–3:30pm | Full‑Time

We are supporting a friendly, close‑knit one‑form entry primary school in Lancing in their search for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone who truly enjoys building meaningful, consistent relationships with children and making a difference through calm, patient, and personalised support.

💛 About the Role

You will work 1:1 with a Year 4 pupil, supporting them throughout the school day to help them engage with learning, manage emotions, and feel confident within the classroom.

Your role will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support in class and during interventions
• Helping the pupil access learning in a way that suits their individual needs
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and transitions
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to follow targeted strategies
• Encouraging independence while offering reassurance and guidance
• Creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment

🌱 About the School

• Small, welcoming one‑form entry primary with a strong community feel
• Supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing
• Clear SEN systems and a collaborative approach to inclusion
• Calm, child‑centred ethos where relationships matter

✅ The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally on a 1:1 basis
• Is patient, nurturing, and emotionally attuned
• Can remain calm and consistent, even on challenging days
• Works well as part of a team and takes guidance confidently
• Is committed to helping children feel safe, understood, and successful

Formal qualifications are welcome but the right attitude and SEN experience are key.

✨ Why This Role?

• Opportunity to make a real difference to one child’s school experience
• Supportive, small‑school environment
• Full‑time consistency rather than day‑to‑day supply
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment partner

📩 Interested?
If you’re passionate about SEN support and feel this could be the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more or apply today.

Safeguarding:

The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.

Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.