1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School – St Neots

Teach Agency; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Agency is recruiting for a welcoming primary school in St Neots to hire a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. You will work directly with a pupil with additional learning needs, supporting their academic, social and emotional development and collaborating with teachers and SENCO.

This is a direct employment with the school, not agency supply, offering a supportive team and meaningful daily impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, ideally in a primary school or SEN setting.
• Patient, nurturing and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored activities.
• Support the pupil’s academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

Teach Agency is delighted to be working with a welcoming primary school in St Neots that is looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, patient and motivated individual to make a real difference to a child’s education and development.

The successful candidate will work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has additional learning needs, providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum, develop confidence and reach their full potential.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Support the pupil’s academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school or SEN setting.
• A patient, nurturing and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

What’s on Offer?

• A fixed-term contract until July 2027.
• Direct employment with the school – this is not an agency supply position.
• The opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive primary school.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Teach Agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.