Full-Time 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant in Bolton to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The role offers an ASAP start with a strong potential for permanent placement, working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

You will provide consistent, individualized support, focusing on learning, communication, development and engaging the child in meaningful activities within a safe, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Experience with ASD and complex needs is desirable.
• Focus on learning, communication and development for the child.
• Building consistency and routine to support engagement.
• Developing positive relationships with the child and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated, 1:1 support throughout the day.
• Support ASD and complex needs: aid communication and engagement.
• Balance learning opportunities with the child’s individual needs.
• Use patient, creative strategies to help the child communicate.
• Maintain a safe, predictable environment with the class team.
• Build trust and resilience in challenging situations.

Skills

1:1 support

ASD knowledge

Communication support

Job description

Full-Time 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Bolton (ASAP Start)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex additional needs? A welcoming primary school in Bolton is looking for a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to provide consistent, individualised support to a child who requires a high level of adult assistance throughout the school day.

This is a full-time opportunity starting ASAP, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The child experiences significant communication difficulties and needs a patient, reliable adult who can build a trusting relationship, provide consistent support and help them engage with their surroundings.

The role will involve:

• Dedicated 1:1 support - providing consistent, close supervision and individualised support throughout the school day.
• ASD and complex needs - supporting a child with high levels of need, including significant barriers to communication and engagement.
• Learning and development - balancing the child's individual needs with meaningful learning opportunities, encouraging progress, independence and participation wherever possible.
• Communication support - using patience, creativity and appropriate strategies to help the child communicate, interact and express their needs.
• Consistency and routine - creating a safe, predictable environment and working closely with the class teacher and wider team to maintain a consistent approach.
• Positive relationships - developing trust with the child while remaining calm, nurturing and resilient when faced with challenging situations.

Who would suit this role?

The school needs someone who understands that supporting a child with complex SEND involves much more than supervision. You must be committed to their learning, communication and development, while recognising when they need additional support, reassurance or time to regulate. Previous experience supporting children with ASD and high needs is highly desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience, joining a supportive team with the possibility of a long-term, permanent position.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer