Qualified Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEND Support

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Flexible Warrington work

Enhanced DBS support

Recruitment consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting a Qualified Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 SEND support for a child in a Warrington primary school. This role offers an immediate start with flexible, long-term opportunities across the Warrington area.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and have prior classroom experience, with a patient, adaptable approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent education qualification.
• Experience in a school or classroom environment.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Confident providing 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Support the child’s learning, development and engagement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and school team.
• Maintain a calm, positive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Child protection

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Qualified Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEND Support

Warrington Immediate Start Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a child with SEND within a primary school in the Warrington area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA or education professional who can build positive relationships, adapt their approach and provide consistent, individualised support to help a child thrive in the classroom.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support the child's learning, development and engagement.

You will need to be confident adapting activities and your approach to suit the individual needs of the child, while creating a calm, positive and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant education qualification
• Has previous experience working in a school or classroom environment
• Has experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs
• Is confident providing 1:1 support
• Is patient, caring and understanding
• Is adaptable and flexible in their approach
• Can remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection
• Works well as part of a wider school team
• Is reliable, professional and committed to supporting children's development

What Academics can offer:

• Immediate start opportunities
• Flexible work across the Warrington area
• Day-to-day and short-term opportunities
• Potential for long-term work for the right candidate
• The opportunity to build further experience within SEND settings
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Enhanced DBS support if you don't currently hold one

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.