1-1 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD opportunities

Pension contributions

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

The Edwin Group is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Tameside. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor activities and foster independence across the day.

Great emphasis on safeguarding, with DBS and safeguarding training required or to be completed before starting. Competitive daily rate and opportunities for CPD are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEND setting.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach to support learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to individual needs and promote independence.
• Support positive behaviour and create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress and well-being.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and empathy

Effective communication

Behaviour support

ASC/ADHD awareness

Job description

Support One Child. Make a Lasting Difference.

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)
Tameside
£95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available)

The School and Role
Are you a patient, caring and dedicated individual looking to make a real impact on a child's education? We are recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tameside.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will provide tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day. You'll adapt learning activities, encourage independence, promote positive behaviour and help create a safe and engaging learning environment where the pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You’ll play a key role in helping one child access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential within the classroom.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or SEND setting.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt to individual learning and behavioural needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Relevant safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this before starting).
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH or other additional needs would be highly beneficial.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.