1 : 1 Teaching Assistant - Start after October half-term

Prospero Teaching; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking a passionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in year 2 with varied special educational needs in a Primary School. The role, based in Greenhead, offers a full-time contract until July 2026. Candidates should possess experience working with children and the ability to build positive relationships. Pay ranges from £88 to £110 per day, with an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside the Class Teacher to deliver learning activities.
• Develop understanding of different pupils' needs and learning styles.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive nature

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic 1 : 1 Teaching Assistant to support the learning of a pupil in year 2 with varied SEN in one of our excellent Primary Schools in Greenhead on a full‑time basis.

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic 1 : 1 Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils with a pupil in year 2 in one of our excellent Primary Schools in Greenhead on a full‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils on a 1 : 1 basis and have a long‑term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1 : 1 basis in all of their lessons. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role may involve supporting non‑verbal pupils, or pupils who require support with their personal care.
• The role will also involve working alongside the Class Teacher to plan and deliver inspiring learning activities that are suited to the needs and learning style of pupils.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

About the School

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Greenhead.
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from EYFS‑Year 6, depending on the experience and specialism of the successful applicant.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay – Between £88‑110 per day
• Hours –
• Contract – Full‑time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Greenhead (CA8)

Experience / Qualifications and Requirements

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare‑based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to drive and access to a car (desired)
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years