Primary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Primary Teaching Assistants to support children with EHCPs in Stockport. This role involves delivering tailored support to enhance the learning experience of students with additional needs. You'll work closely with educators to foster a nurturing environment that promotes both social and academic growth. This temporary position offers the potential for future permanency, ensuring you can make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners. If you have the right qualifications and a passion for helping children thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free child protection training

DBS assistance

Potential for permanency

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary setting.
• Understanding of EHCPs and tailored learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to children with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Special Educational Needs

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant Role Supporting Children with EHCPs

Are you a compassionate and skilled teaching assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs? We are recruiting dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to support children with EHCPs in a 1:1 capacity across primary schools in Stockport.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work 1:1 with children with EHCPs, delivering tailored support to meet their specific needs.
2. Assist children with learning activities and behavioral guidance in line with their EHCPs.
3. Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that encourages social and academic growth.
4. Collaborate with classroom teachers, SENCo, and staff to implement effective strategies.
5. Monitor progress and adapt support as necessary, providing feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or other additional needs in a primary setting.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of EHCPs and experience implementing tailored learning strategies.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (Level 2 or above preferred).
• Teamwork skills and ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Full-time availability.

If interested, please send an up-to-date CV with your application. An enhanced DBS on the update service is required; if you do not have one, you will need to apply through Teaching Personnel before starting.

Applicants who have been outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 5 years must provide an overseas criminal clearance check. Ensure you have this before applying.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications for this role. Please refer to the Teaching Personnel website FAQ for details.

Pay rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for future permanency. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and will conduct necessary checks, including DBS and online searches, in line with DfE guidance. We offer free child protection and prevent duty training. Full DBS assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, visit the Teaching Personnel website.