1:1 Teaching Assistant

Stockport Council; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Term-time only schedule

Job summary

Castle Hill High School in Stockport is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 pupil, primarily within The Hub for autism/communication needs. You will work under the supervision of the class teacher and Hub lead, assisting learning and promoting pupil welfare.

Safeguarding is essential; successful applicants will require pre-employment DBS clearance. The role is 29.25 hours per week, term time only, temporary until 31 August 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with autism or similar needs.
• Ability to work under supervision in a hub environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Flexibility to work 29.25 hours per week during term time.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil.
• Assist teaching and learning in The Hub and classroom as required.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
• Collaborate with class teacher, Hub lead and senior staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Autism awareness

Mental health awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Castle Hill High School
The Fairway
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 5DS
Tel: [phone]

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Scale 4 Point 7 (£27,274 pro rata, actual salary £18,442)
29.25 Hours, Part Time
Term Time Only
Temporary until 31st August 2027 with the possibility of extending

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd October 2026 12pm

Castle Hill High School are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join the team.

The role involves supporting teaching and learning in and outside the classroom across The Hub (a discrete provision within Castle Hill providing specialist support for pupils with autism and/or significant communication difficulties), working under the supervision of the class teacher, Head of Hub and senior leadership team. You will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within The Hub. This position is primarily to be a 1:1 support for a year 8 pupil, however, you may also be needed to support the class as a whole and other classes across The Hub as required. We particularly welcome applicants who have knowledge of autism and/or mental health, or a desire to learn these skills.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of
flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.