1:1 Teaching Assistant Jobs | Walton-le-Dale, Preston

Tradewind Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free on-site parking

Term-time hours

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a Walton-le-Dale primary setting in Preston. The role is long-term, term-time with immediate start, working alongside the class teacher and SENDCO to provide targeted learning and emotional support.

You will implement EHCP targets, support behaviour and communication, and maintain daily logs. The school offers a welcoming, community-focused environment with opportunities for a permanent contract for the

Qualifications

• Experience with primary/SEND settings is required or advantageous.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification preferred (CACHE/NVQ).
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 academic, emotional, and social support to a pupil inside and outside the classroom.
• Implement EHCP targets, adapting tasks into accessible activities.
• Support positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Facilitate sensory breaks and motor activities.
• Encourage independence and positive peer interaction.
• Maintain daily logs and feedback to teacher/SENDCO/parents.
• Uphold safeguarding policies.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND knowledge

Emotional regulation

Communication support

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Support a pupil 1:1 at a welcoming school in Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Long-term, term-time role. Immediate/next-term start. A welcoming, community-focused school in the Walton-le-Dale area of Preston is seeking a dedicated, patient, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their support team.

In this role, you will work closely with an individual pupil who requires targeted learning, emotional regulation, and communication support throughout the school day. Working directly alongside the class teacher and SENDCO, you will provide a consistent, structured, and nurturing environment to help the pupil access the curriculum and thrive in class.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 academic, emotional, and social support to an individual pupil inside and outside the classroom.
• Implement individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, adapting classroom tasks into accessible, bite-sized activities.
• Support positive behaviour management, identifying triggers early and applying calm de-escalation techniques.
• Facilitate sensory breaks, gross/fine motor activities, and play-based regulation sessions.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive peer interaction during learning and unstructured break times.
• Maintain clear daily logs and provide constructive feedback to the class teacher, SENDCO, and parents/carers.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a primary, specialist, or nursery setting, with a background supporting SEND (e.g., ASC, ADHD, speech and language delays, or SEMH) highly advantageous.
• Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., CACHE, NVQ) is desirable, but enthusiastic candidates with transferable support, care, or coaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualities

• Reliable, empathetic, patient, and able to build positive trust with children who need extra reassurance.

Vetting

• Must hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to process a new check) and provide at least two recent professional references.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates of £93.60 - £122.83 per day (paid weekly via PAYE, no umbrella company fees).
• Consistent, term-time hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM).
• A supportive leadership team, committed SENDCO, and welcoming staff room.
• Free on-site parking and accessible public transport links across South Ribble and Preston.
• Opportunities for permanent school contract transition for the right candidate.