SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Bury

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Bury to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity in a welcoming primary school where you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement effective strategies for engagement and emotional regulation. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEN, a calm and adaptable approach, and strong behaviour management

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Energetic, proactive and able to respond effectively to changing situations.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries.
• Team Teach or positive handling training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full-time 1:1 support within a Year 2 classroom.
• Working closely with a pupil with SEN and behavioural needs.
• Implementing strategies to support engagement, learning and emotional regulation.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN awareness

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Team Teach training

Job description

Location: Bury
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP / January Start Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming primary school in Bury is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding full-time opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Full-time 1:1 support within a Year 2 classroom
• Working closely with a pupil with SEN and behavioural needs
• Implementing strategies to support engagement, learning and emotional regulation
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent support
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Energetic, proactive and able to respond effectively to changing situations
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Able to build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries
• Team Teach or positive handling training is highly desirable

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing guidance from school leaders and SEN professionals
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's education and wellbeing
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a welcoming school environment

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or support worker who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to helping pupils succeed both academically and emotionally.