Job Title:
1:1 Teaching Assistant – Level 2/3 (Complex Needs)
Pay Rate:
£21,606 – £23,437 (Actual)
Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Hours:
Full-time | Fixed-term


Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Level 2/3 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a pupil with deafness, blindness, non-verbal communication needs, and complex learning difficulties. This full-time, fixed-term role in the Stratford-upon-Avon area is suited to a compassionate, resilient professional who thrives in highly specialist SEND environments.


Benefits of working as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant:
• Make a life-changing difference to a pupil with profound and complex needs
• Develop specialist SEND experience in sensory and communication-led support
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist professionals
• Build deep, meaningful relationships through consistent 1:1 support
• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated Smart Education consultant


Job Requirements:
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Proven experience supporting pupils with complex needs and sensory impairment
• Confidence supporting non-verbal communication using alternative methods
• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce)
• Valid passport
• Ability to obtain 24 months of employer or academic references
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and care planning


Role Responsibilities:
• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with deafness, blindness, and non-verbal communication needs
• Support sensory learning, mobility, personal care routines, and engagement activities
• Implement communication strategies such as tactile cues, symbols, and sensory approaches
• Promote independence, emotional regulation, and safe exploration
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest safeguarding standards
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment


About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.