ADHD Support Assistant

ADHD Teaching Assistant – Southport Primary School
Start Date: October 2025 (Maternity Cover)
Full-time | Ofsted “Good” School | Via Teaching Personnel

Are you a patient, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a child with ADHD at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Southport, rated Good by Ofsted. This is a full-time position to cover a maternity leave, beginning in October 2025.

The Role:

• One-to-one support for a KS1/KS2 pupil with ADHD

• Collaborating with class teachers, SENCO and outside professionals

• Helping the pupil stay focused, regulate emotions and access learning

• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment

• Supporting social integration and emotional well-being

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children with ADHD or SEMH needs

• Calm, consistent and nurturing approach

• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Relevant TA qualifications or training (preferred but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and forward-thinking school community

• Be part of a dedicated SEN support team

• Gain experience through Teaching Personnel with ongoing CPD and training

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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