1:1 Support Assistant – Primary School
Location: Hyde, Tameside (SK14)
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-time | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Long-term opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting children who need extra help to succeed in education?
Friendly and inclusive primary schools in the Hyde area is seeking dedicated 1:1 Support Assistants to join their teams. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils within a mainstream setting who require tailored learning approaches and additional emotional and behavioural support.
About the Role
You will be working closely with children who are currently working below age-related expectations and accessing learning from a different key stage. The pupils benefit from:
- Short, structured learning activities
- Continuous provision-based learning
- Regular sensory breaks
- Consistent support to manage behaviour and engagement
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships to support engagement and behaviour
- Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
- Support social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
- Deliver and manage sensory breaks throughout the day
- Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and targets
- Encourage participation in continuous provision-based learning
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children with SEND (1:1 or small groups)
- TeamTeach training (or equivalent behaviour management training)
- Understanding of EYFS and continuous provision approaches
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic classroom environment
- A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Access to free CPD, including SEND and behaviour training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to develop your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV to be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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