1:1 SEN TA

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency is looking for a committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Stockport. This long-term position requires supporting a Year 8 student with SEND and behavioural needs. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a relevant Bachelor's Degree and have experience working with children with SEN. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills and Team Teach training is desirable. A driving licence is preferred due to the location of the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioural challenges.
• Ability to maintain a calm and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 8 student.
• Support learning and emotional regulation.
• Apply Team Teach strategies when required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SENCO.

Skills

Behaviour management

Supporting students with SEN

Team Teach strategies

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant UK Bachelor Degree

Job description

Overview

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant — Location: Stockport — Contract: Long-term | Full-time — Transport: Driving licence & access to a car highly desirable. We are recruiting a committed and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 pupil within a mainstream secondary school in Stockport. This is a long-term, full-time position supporting a student with SEND and significant behavioural needs. Due to the school's location, the site is difficult to access via public transport, therefore drivers are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 8 student
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour management
• Applying Team Teach strategies and positive handling techniques where required
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams
• Supporting the pupil both in class and during unstructured times

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant UK Bachelor Degree
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly those with behavioural challenges
• Team Teach training is highly desirable (or significant experience using positive handling strategies)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to pay for a new DBS
• Ability to provide references covering the last 2 years

Ideal Candidate

This role would be particularly suited to:

• A Psychology graduate or aspiring teacher/educational psychologist
• Candidates with experience in SEN schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, or SEMH settings
• Individuals passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs, SEND, and behaviour difficulties
• Someone seeking a long-term role to build meaningful relationships and make a real impact

Apply now if you have the experience, resilience, and dedication to make a difference.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.