1:1 SEN Support Teacher – ADHD (Secondary School)

Purpose of Role

To provide targeted, personalised support for a pupil with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), enabling them to access the curriculum, develop self-regulation skills, improve concentration, and make progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 Pupil Support (ADHD-Focused)

• Implement strategies to help the pupil maintain focus, reduce distractions, and manage impulsivity.

• Break tasks into manageable steps and provide regular check-ins to support task completion.

• Use visual timetables, prompts, timers, and structured routines to aid organisation and time management.

• Support the pupil in developing self-regulation, resilience, and coping strategies for attention and behaviour challenges.

• Encourage movement breaks and sensory strategies when appropriate.

• Help the pupil recognise triggers and develop personalised strategies to avoid escalation.

Classroom & Learning Support

• Work with subject teachers to adapt instructions, pacing, and work expectations to support ADHD needs.

• Pre-teach key vocabulary or concepts to support understanding.

• Reinforce clear routines, transitions, and expectations consistently.

• Provide discreet support to keep the pupil on task without drawing attention.

• Encourage active participation and positive engagement in lessons.

• Help manage materials, equipment, and homework to support organisation.

Progress Monitoring & Communication

• Track progress in focus, behaviour regulation, organisation, and academic engagement.

• Record observations on attention patterns, triggers, and effective strategies.

• Work closely with the SENCO to review and adapt support strategies regularly.

• Contribute to EHCP review meetings and multi-agency input where required.

• Communicate regularly with parents/carers to ensure consistent strategies across school and home.

Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Inclusion

• Promote emotional wellbeing and support positive self-image, particularly around confidence and motivation.

• Use calm, consistent language and de-escalation techniques when needed.

• Encourage positive peer interactions and social skills.

• Follow safeguarding policies at all times and report concerns promptly.

Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with ADHD or similar attention/behaviour needs.

• Strong understanding of ADHD and how it impacts learning, organisation, and behaviour.

• Skilled in using ADHD-specific strategies such as chunking tasks, movement breaks, and multimodal instruction.

• Ability to anticipate challenges and provide proactive support.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Personal Qualities

• Patient, calm, and consistent.

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage changing needs.

• Positive, encouraging, and able to motivate pupils with low confidence or high frustration levels.

• Flexible and creative in adapting approaches.

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 12.07% 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.

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