1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support) - Billinge
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil in the Billinge area who has been unable to access mainstream education due to a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and challenging behaviour.
This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to help the pupil re-engage with learning, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes within a supportive educational environment.
The Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with SEMH needs.
- Build a positive, trusting, and consistent relationship with the student.
- Support the pupil's academic progress through personalised learning activities.
- Implement behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and positive behaviour.
- Help the student develop emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
- Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support the student's individual needs.
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback on academic and behavioural development.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
- Relevant education, care, youth work, support work, or coaching experience is highly desirable.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay paid through PAYE.
- Dedicated personal consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including SEN and behaviour management training.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- Flexible registration process.
- Referral bonus scheme.
- A trusted education recruitment agency with over 25 years of experience supporting schools and educators nationwide.
If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the life of a young person and have the skills needed to help them overcome barriers to education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel to secure an immediate start in this rewarding 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in Billinge.
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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