Sen Teaching Assistant

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