Primary SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant (KS2 – Moderate Complex Needs)
Location: Stockport
Start Date: 23/02/2026 (after February half term)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Temp to Perm opportunities available)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a supportive primary special school to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with moderate complex needs.
The pupil requires consistent, patient and nurturing support to access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence within the classroom environment. Needs may include a combination of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and mild learning delays. The child benefits from clear routines, structured support and strong adult relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who is calm, reliable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs on an individual basis.
The Role Will Involve:
- Providing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil throughout the school day
- Supporting access to the curriculum through adapted tasks and differentiated activities
- Assisting with emotional regulation and managing anxiety or frustration
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement using consistent strategies
- Supporting communication and social interaction with peers
- Following EHCP targets, learning plans and behaviour strategies
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support staff
- Supporting the pupil during transitions, breaktimes and unstructured periods
- Helping to promote independence, confidence and self-esteem
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children with SEND or additional needs (school-based or transferable experience welcomed)
- Is patient, calm and resilient
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is confident supporting behaviour in a positive and consistent way
- Can build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils
- Is proactive, reliable and committed to safeguarding
Experience with ASC, SEMH, speech and language needs or KS2 pupils is desirable but not essential — training and support will be provided.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
- Dedicated support from an experienced SEN consultant
- Free access to SEND, safeguarding and behaviour management training
- Long-term placements with potential for permanent roles
- Supportive school environments with experienced staff
Safeguarding & Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal checks may be required where applicable
If you are passionate about supporting a child with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference in a KS2 setting, we would love to hear from you.
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 3 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.
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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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