1:1 SEND TA – Primary School Support (Chorley)

Axcis Education; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a mainstream primary school in the Chorley area. You will provide tailored, consistent support across the school day and work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to foster independence and positive engagement.

Ideal candidates have UK SEND experience, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. Travel to Chorley and surrounding areas is expected.

Qualifications

• Have at least 6 months' relevant UK SEND experience.
• Be aged 18 or over.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Be available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.
• Have experience or confidence providing 1:1 support.
• Be confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Be patient, resilient, proactive and able to use your initiative.
• Be comfortable supporting children with high levels of SEND need.
• Be reliable and able to commit to consistent support.
• Be able to travel reliably to Chorley and surrounding areas.
• Have an overseas police clearance certificate for any country where you have spent six months or more within the last five years (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil to access classroom activities and the wider curriculum.
• Help with emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Confidently support and manage challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Adapt activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Support transitions and changes in routine.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

UK DBS/Update Service

Punctual & reliable

Travel to Chorley

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a mainstream primary school in the Chorley area. You will provide tailored, consistent support across the school day and work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to foster independence and positive engagement.

Ideal candidates have UK SEND experience, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. Travel to Chorley and surrounding areas is expected.