Empowering 1:1 SEND TA for ADHD Support

Specialist SEND Group; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Specialist SEND Group is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a young student with ADHD in a mainstream school in Wilmslow.

The role focuses on building confidence, sustaining attention, and promoting independence, working closely with teachers to deliver structured, patient guidance and consistent daily support Monday to Friday. DBS checks will be completed as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with ADHD, SEND or additional learning needs.
• Willing to obtain an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
• Patient, encouraging and able to provide positive reinforcement.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help learner stay focused and engaged during lessons.
• Break larger tasks into smaller, achievable steps.
• Provide gentle prompts and redirection when attention drifts.
• Support organisation, routines and transitions.
• Help learner develop strategies to manage attention and workload.
• Encourage progress to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Support learner to recognise strengths and capabilities.
• Promote independence and reduce reliance on constant 1:1 support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt support as needed.

Skills

ADHD awareness

Patience

Positive reinforcement

Relationship building

Consistency

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Group is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a young student with ADHD in a mainstream school in Wilmslow.

The role focuses on building confidence, sustaining attention, and promoting independence, working closely with teachers to deliver structured, patient guidance and consistent daily support Monday to Friday. DBS checks will be completed as required.