1:1 SEN Support Teacher

1:1 SEN Support Teacher – Secondary School Purpose of Role To provide personalised teaching and learning support for a designated pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they can access the curriculum, develop independence, and make progress academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Responsibilities 1:1 Pupil Support Deliver individualised teaching and interventions based on the pupil’s SEN profile and EHCP. Adapt lesson content, resources, and teaching strategies to meet the pupil’s needs. Support the pupil’s access to learning across different subjects and settings. Develop and implement personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies. Promote independence, confidence, and emotional regulation. Classroom & Learning Support Work collaboratively with subject teachers to differentiate work and plan support. Monitor understanding and provide targeted guidance without over-reliance. Encourage positive participation and engagement in class. Support the use of assistive technology or specialised equipment where required. Progress Monitoring Track academic, behavioural, and social progress against targets. Provide regular feedback to teachers, SENCO, and parents when appropriate. Maintain clear records, observations, and evidence of progress. Contribute to EHCP reviews, SEN meetings, and multi-agency work. Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Inclusion Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with school policy. Promote inclusion and support the pupil to develop positive peer relationships. Assist with emotional regulation, wellbeing strategies, and resilience-building. Respond appropriately to behavioural challenges using de-escalation techniques. Skills & Experience Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a secondary school setting. Strong understanding of SEND, EHCP processes, and differentiated teaching. Skilled in using intervention strategies relevant to the pupil’s needs (, ASD support, SEMH strategies, literacy/numeracy interventions). Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils. Personal Qualities Patient, consistent, and empathetic. Proactive and able to take initiative. Calm and solution-focused in challenging situations. Committed to helping pupils overcome barriers and succeed. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.