1:1 Send Teaching Assistant

New Directions; Stretford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term teaching roles

Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) ready

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd seeks experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support to primary pupils with additional needs across Trafford. Roles include full-time, long-term placements and flexible day-to-day supply work, starting ASAP.

Candidates should have SEND experience and be comfortable supporting learning and behaviour across settings. Responsibilities include assisting with access to learning, adapting activities, and coordinating with teachers and SENCOs to follow

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a primary school setting is essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 support is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs would be beneficial.
• Confident adapting learning and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who become dysregulated.
• Patient and able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Good understanding of classroom routines, behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Reliable, adaptable and confident working in different school environments.
• Available to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to primary-aged pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning and participate in the wider school day.
• Working alongside the class teacher to adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning needs or SEMH, depending on the placement.
• Helping pupils manage transitions, follow classroom routines and remain engaged with learning.
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour.
• Building a consistent, trusting relationship with the pupil while encouraging independence.
• Delivering individual or small group activities where required.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to follow individual support plans.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and other school activities.
• Monitoring progress and communicating any concerns to the appropriate staff.

Job description

New Directions are seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs within mainstream primary schools across Trafford within a trust. These roles are available to start ASAP, with full-time, long-term placements and flexible day-to-day supply work available. They are suitable for candidates looking for consistent work or those who want to work a few days per week around their availability.

Candidates must have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting and be confident helping pupils access learning while supporting their behavioural, communication and emotional needs.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to primary-aged pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning and participate in the wider school day.
• Working alongside the class teacher to adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning needs or SEMH, depending on the placement.
• Helping pupils manage transitions, follow classroom routines and remain engaged with learning.
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour.
• Building a consistent, trusting relationship with the pupil while encouraging independence.
• Delivering individual or small group activities where required.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to follow individual support plans.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and other school activities.
• Monitoring progress and communicating any concerns to the appropriate staff.

The Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a primary school setting is essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 support is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs would be beneficial.
• Confident adapting learning and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Able to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils who become dysregulated.
• Patient and able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Good understanding of classroom routines, behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Reliable, adaptable and confident working in different school environments.
• Available to start ASAP.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.