1:1 Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants for primary schools in Rochdale. You will provide personalized support for students with additional needs, assist in classroom activities, and work collaboratively with staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational settings and a strong understanding of special educational needs (SEND). This role offers a pay rate of £90 to £105 per day, depending on experience, and starts in January 2026.

Benefits

Personalised support

Regular check-ins

Opportunities to develop skills

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an education or care setting.
• Strong understanding of SEND including Autism, ADHD, and speech needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a student with additional needs.
• Assist with classroom activities promoting inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and support.

Skills

Experience with children in education or care setting

Supportive and patient nature

Understanding of SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH)

Ability to build trust

Commitment to an inclusive learning environment

Job description

Job Overview

1:1 Teaching Assistants – Primary Schools in Rochdale. Start Date: January 2026. Pay Rate: £90.00 to £105 per day, experiance dependant.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a student with additional needs (SEND, behavioural support, or learning delays)
• Assist with classroom activities, promoting inclusion and engagement
• Implement strategies set by the class teacher and SENCO
• Maintain accurate records of progress and support provided
• Support social and emotional development throughout the school day
• Adapt learning materials to suit individual requirements
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing remains the highest priority

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in an education or care setting
• Supportive and patient nature with a passion for helping children succeed
• Strong understanding of SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs)
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment

Why Work With Us?

We take pride in placing passionate individuals into roles where they can truly thrive. You’ll receive personalised support, regular check‑ins, and opportunities to develop your skill set within nurturing school environments.

Apply Today!

Apply Today! If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Contact: Ben Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003