1:1 Teaching Assistant (Primary) in Bury

Empowering Learning Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. in Bolton is hiring a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Primary) to support a pupil with additional needs. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, help the pupil feel safe and included, and follow care plans in collaboration with teachers and families.

Start is immediate; enjoy a friendly team, explicit guidance, and competitive weekly pay from £470 to £570 depending on experience. This role offers grounding for a future in SEN, teaching or care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting others in TA/LSA, care, or related roles.
• Patient, kind and reliable nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a warm, trusting bond with the pupil over time
• Assist with personal care, daily routines and communication
• Support emotional wellbeing and help the pupil feel settled
• Follow care plans and guidance from teachers, the SENCO and families
• Recognise and celebrate every small achievement

Skills

1:1 support

Education

Psychology, education, childcare or health and social care degree

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Location: Bolton | Pay: £470 to £570 per week | Job Type: Full-time, Temporary | Start Date: Immediate

Could you be the calm, familiar face that helps a child feel safe at school every single day?

A welcoming primary school in Bolton is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work alongside a pupil with multiple additional needs. For this child, a trusted adult makes all the difference. You will be that person, offering steady, gentle support from the moment they arrive until home time.

The Role

This is a care-focused position where the relationship comes first. You will help the pupil feel secure, comfortable and included, and support them to take part in school life at a pace that suits them.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a warm, trusting bond with the pupil over time
• Assist with personal care, daily routines and communication
• Support emotional wellbeing and help the pupil feel settled
• Follow care plans and guidance from teachers, the SENCO and families
• Recognise and celebrate every small achievement

Why This Role?

Immediate start, with no lengthy wait

See the difference you make in one child's life, every day

Friendly, supportive team and clear guidance on the pupil's needs

Excellent grounding for a future in SEN, teaching, psychology or care

Competitive weekly pay of £470 to £570, depending on experience

We're Looking For

• Experience supporting others, such as in a TA, LSA, support worker, care, youth work or volunteering role
• Psychology, education, childcare or health and social care graduates are very welcome
• Specialist school or residential children's home experience is desirable, but not essential
• A patient, kind and reliable nature
• Resilience and a positive outlook when days are challenging

No prior SEN experience? That's fine. Your compassion and commitment matter just as much, and you will be fully supported from day one.

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD training (safeguarding, behaviour support and more)
• Dedicated consultant support
• Easy-to-use app to manage bookings
• Networking opportunities with education professionals

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Be the person who makes school feel safe. Start as soon as possible.