Additional hours or days outside the agreed working pattern will be discussed and paid separately.

We're Looking For Someone Who Takes Ownership

Being caring is important, but for this role, it isn't enough on its own. The family needs someone who is exceptionally dependable, organised and proactive.

• If something needs following up, you follow it up. If an appointment changes, you make sure the right people know.
• If the child has had a particularly difficult day, you communicate it, and if you notice something that could help, you don't assume someone else will deal with it.
• You'll also need the emotional maturity to remain calm and consistent during dysregulation or challenging moments, while maintaining clear professional and safeguarding boundaries.

You'll Be Supporting a Bright, Interesting Child

We're not looking for someone who views SEN support simply as helping a child who is "struggling". You'll be working with a bright primary-age child who needs the right support to access their abilities, manage the demands around them and participate successfully in everyday life.

Curiosity, patience and intellectual engagement will therefore be important.

We'd Be Particularly Interested In Hearing From

• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Autism or ADHD support practitioners
• Learning or behaviour mentors
• Psychology graduates
• Education graduates
• Child Development graduates
• Graduates considering Educational Psychology or a related profession

You should already have experience working with children and feel comfortable supporting autism, ADHD and/or additional needs.

You'll Need To Be

• Reliable - this child needs consistency.
• Calm - particularly when things aren't going to plan.
• Organised - you'll have practical responsibility as well as direct support.
• Observant - small changes can matter.
• Proactive - you'll be trusted to use your judgement appropriately.
• Professional - you'll be working closely with a family while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Communicative - parents and professionals need clear, timely information.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to complete the required DBS and reference checks.

You should also be physically confident and willing to undertake appropriate behaviour or physical-intervention training if required.

A Different Kind of SEN Career Opportunity

This is a direct private appointment with one family, rather than a recruitment agency placement or conventional classroom support role.

The family is warm, engaged and highly invested in getting the right support around their child. They value good judgement, initiative and open communication.

For The Right Person, It Offers Something Quite Unusual

• The chance to know one child extremely well and see the difference that consistent, thoughtful support can make over time.

The salary is up to £25,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and the final agreed hours.

The role is expected to begin around October half term 2026, with a paid trial week preferred.

How To Apply

Please apply with your CV and a tailored covering letter explaining:

• Why this particular role appeals to you
• Your relevant experience supporting children and/or SEN
• An example of a situation where you took ownership when something was difficult
• Your availability, earliest possible start date and salary expectations

Generic or one-click applications without a covering letter will not be progressed.