SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 5 – Severe Dyslexia) - Westminster

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 5 – Severe Dyslexia)
Location: Westminster
Days: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Part-Time)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term (Until End of Academic Year)

Hours 8:30am – 4:00pm

Pay: £115 per day via Umbrella

An outstanding Prep School in Westminster is seeking a dedicated and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with severe dyslexia. This part-time role (3 days per week) is to start as soon as possible and continue on a long-term basis.

The Role

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 5 boy with severe dyslexia
• Assist with reading, writing, and spelling interventions, adapting materials to suit his learning style
• Encourage focus, participation, and positive behaviour in class
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement effective support strategies
• Maintain a proactive approach in the classroom, stepping in where necessary to help manage behaviour

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties (SpLD), particularly dyslexia
• Firm, calm, and consistent — able to step in confidently to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong communication skills
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to helping the pupil succeed both academically and emotionally
• Experience in a prep or primary school setting would be an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Part-time, long-term opportunity in a highly regarded Westminster prep school
• Supportive, collaborative staff and senior leadership team
• Competitive daily rate based on experience

If you’re a resilient and encouraging SEN TA who can combine structure with sensitivity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to arrange a trial and start as soon as possible.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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