Job description
1:1 SEN Support Assistant – Brighton
Location: Brighton
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Part-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This school in Brighton is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN). The school focuses on pupil well-being, personalised learning, and social development, ensuring each child feels valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work closely together to implement strategies for learning, behaviour, and communication, creating a safe and structured environment where pupils can grow in confidence and independence.
About the Role
The 1:1 SEN Support Assistant will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal learning goals. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff, you will provide targeted 1:1 support, implement interventions, and help create a calm, inclusive classroom environment. Your role will have a direct and positive impact on the pupil’s learning and overall school experience.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN, ensuring their learning needs are met.
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Assist teachers in planning and delivering personalised learning activities.
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Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and communication development.
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Help implement and follow individual education plans (IEPs) and track progress.
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Assist with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and sensitivity.
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Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages confidence and engagement.
Qualifications and Skills
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Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs.
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Understanding of child development, behaviour support, and communication strategies.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff.
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Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting pupils.
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Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete all relevant safer recruitment checks.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a current CV including full employment history and references, and be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (or provide one registered on the Update Service).
For more information or to apply, please contact jade.cantlie-king@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To be considered for the ‘1:1 SEN Support Assistant’ role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.