1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | Inclusive Support (Cheshire East)

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support learners with a range of needs across primary settings in Cheshire East. The role is full-time, temporary with short- and long-term placements, requiring reliability and a calm, resilient approach.

You will provide 1:1 interventions, help develop essential skills and build social connections, and work with teaching staff to adapt activities. DBS check is preferred or applicants willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Empathetic, flexible, and committed to long-term support for the learner.
• Full-time availability (Monday-Friday) to provide consistent support for the learner.
• Willingness to travel to partnership schools in Cheshire East by 8.30am and respond to on-the-day cover notices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality 1:1 support/interventions for learners with a range of additional needs (ASC, ADHD, Speech & Language, SEMH).
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assist the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources for the learner.
• Manage behaviour and engage learners with their own learning.
• Create an inclusive and safe learning environment for all learners in the class and wider school community.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support learners with a range of needs across primary settings in Cheshire East. The role is full-time, temporary with short- and long-term placements, requiring reliability and a calm, resilient approach.

You will provide 1:1 interventions, help develop essential skills and build social connections, and work with teaching staff to adapt activities. DBS check is preferred or applicants willing to apply.