1:1 Teaching Assistant – Keighley

Justteachers Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a specialist school near Keighley on a long‑term basis. The full‑time post starts in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment, focusing on safeguarding and helping pupils develop safe behaviours and emotional understanding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Proven 1:1 support experience in educational or specialist settings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex needs.
• Assist with implementing behaviour and safeguarding plans.
• Collaborate with staff and external professionals to promote safe outcomes.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed

Education

Experience in educational or SEMH settings

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a specialist school near Keighley on a long‑term basis.
The full‑time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment, supporting pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. There is a strong focus on safeguarding, positive relationships and helping pupils develop safe behaviours and emotional understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex behavioural and emotional needs
• Supporting the implementation of detailed behaviour and safeguarding plans
• Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads and external professionals to promote positive outcomes and safe behaviours

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications or experience supporting pupils with complex behavioural or SEMH needs
• Proven experience working in a 1:1 role within an educational or specialist setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management and trauma‑informed approaches
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow robust safeguarding procedures
• Two education or school‑based references