ADHD 1:1 Support

ADHD 1:1 Support

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Start Date: April 2026

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Contract: Full‑time, Term‑time

Pay Rate: £13.75 to £15 per hour

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a patient, proactive and understanding Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 ADHD support for a Year 1 pupil . This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children thrive through structure, encouragement and clear routines, while also developing valuable skills to enhance their professional portfolio.

About the School

• Warm, happy and nurturing environment where pupils enjoy learning and show care and maturity towards one another.
• Strong focus on emotional development, helping pupils manage their feelings and understand peers who need additional support.
• Clear, effective behaviour rules that promote consistency, calm routines and positive attitudes.
• Rated Good across key areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management, Early Years) in the February 2025 Ofsted inspection.
• Inclusive approach with a resourced provision for Speech, Language & Communication Needs.
• Enrichment opportunities including museum visits, woodland learning and trips to local natural beauty spots.

About the Role Responsibilities

• Provide warm, consistent and patient 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with ADHD, helping them feel regulated, supported and confident in the classroom.
• Use strategies such as task‑chunking, movement breaks, visual prompts and positive reinforcement to help the pupil stay engaged and focused.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, class teacher, parents and any external professionals to ensure consistent, child‑centred support.
• Encourage positive routines, social development and confidence‑building moments that help the pupil feel valued and successful.
• Adapt activities, offer reassurance and bring creativity to lessons so the child can participate at their own pace and in their own learning style.
• Be part of a supportive team that celebrates small achievements, promotes inclusion and understands the importance of emotional regulation for ADHD learners.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or in a similar support role.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly ADHD or attention‑related challenges.
• A child‑focused, calm, patient and understanding approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Minimum qualification: GCSE Grade C or equivalent.

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to exclusive accredited CPD and training opportunities.
• A supportive personal consultant for guidance and job‑matching.
• Opportunity for long‑term and permanent roles.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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