1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and skilled teaching assistant with experience support children with additional needs? We are recruiting dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to support children with EHCPs in a 1:1 capacity at primary schools across Stockport. These roles are to begin in September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 with children with EHCPs, delivering tailored support to meet their specific needs.
• Assist the child with both learning activities and behavioral guidance in line with their EHCP.
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that encourages social and academic growth.
• Collaborate closely with the classroom teacher, SENCo, and other staff to implement effective strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback, adapting support as necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or other additional needs in a primary setting.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of EHCPs and experience in implementing tailored learning strategies.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (Level 2 or above preferred).
• Teamwork-oriented with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Full time availability

If you are interested in this role, please send an up to date copy of your CV alongside your application. 

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 6 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

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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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