1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT - KS2

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with developmental delays at a local primary school. The role focuses on helping the pupil access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

You will adapt activities to meet individual needs and work closely with the SEND team to ensure meaningful engagement in lessons, while supporting the pupil's social and emotional wellbeing throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs or SEND.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt learning resources to individual needs.
• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis is highly desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil, focusing on academic, social and emotional development.
• Adapt and differentiate classroom activities to meet learning needs and abilities.
• Work with the class teacher and SEND team to enable meaningful lesson engagement.
• Foster confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support experience

SEND experience

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Differentiation and adaptation

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Location , FY6

Summary We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with developmental delays at a local Primary School. This role is crucial in helping the pupil access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt and differentiate classroom activities to meet the pupil's learning needs and abilities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to ensure the pupil can engage meaningfully in lessons.
• Foster the pupil's confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Monitor and record the pupil's progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as necessary.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs or SEND.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt learning resources and activities to suit individual needs.
• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis is highly desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.