1:1 SEN Support Assistant Great Yarmouth

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Norfolk - Great Yarmouth

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£90 - £98 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

justteachers is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School Specialist Resource Base (SRB) in Great Yarmouth. This full‑time, long‑term role begins in September and involves providing 1:1 support for two children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

You’ll be joining a nurturing and inclusive setting where personalised support, patience, and positive relationships help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

This rewarding position focuses on delivering consistent, structured support to two pupils within the SRB. You will help them access learning, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence in a calm, predictable environment.

Your role will be central to ensuring each child feels safe, understood, and able to engage positively with school life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 1:1 SEN Support — Provide tailored, consistent support to two pupils with ASC within the SRB
  • Emotional Regulation Support — Help pupils manage emotions, transitions, and sensory needs
  • Positive Relationship Building — Establish trust, routine, and clear boundaries
  • Collaborative Working — Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement personalised strategies
  • Adapted Learning Approaches — Modify tasks and communication to meet individual needs
  • Promoting Independence — Encourage confidence, communication, and social development
  • Behaviour Support — Respond calmly and proactively to challenging behaviour when required
  • Creating a Safe Environment — Maintain a structured, predictable, and inclusive classroom atmosphere

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience with SEN/ASC in a school, SRB, or similar setting
  • Behaviour Support Experience is desirable
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
  • Relevant TA or SEN qualifications are desirable but not essential
  • Two recent, relevant references
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

If you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling long‑term role supporting children with ASC, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey with justteachers!

Job Reference: JT25HF151487

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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