Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Gorton seeks a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with cerebral palsy from September 2025 to April 2026. The role requires experience with physical disabilities and SEMH strategies, offering a meaningful opportunity to impact a child's education positively. This full-time, temporary position includes competitive pay and ongoing support from experts.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

Ongoing support from a specialist consultant

Access to relevant CPD, including medical and behaviour training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with cerebral palsy or similar physical disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow support plans.
• Moving and handling or medical care training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with cerebral palsy, assisting with mobility and personal care.
• Offer emotional and behavioral support to help the pupil engage positively.
• Collaborate with educators to deliver tailored learning experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Trust-building

SEMH strategies

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Support a Pupil with Cerebral Palsy & SEMH Needs | Gorton | September 2025 - April 2026

Are you an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a background in supporting children with physical disabilities and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gorton (M18) is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a KS2 pupil with cerebral palsy from September 2025 until April 2026. This is a highly rewarding, full-time role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child's education and well-being.

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with cerebral palsy, assisting with mobility, personal care, and access to learning

• Offer emotional and behavioural support to help the pupil regulate and engage positively in class

• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver a tailored learning experience

• Help create a nurturing, consistent, and encouraging environment for the child to thrive

• Previous experience supporting children with cerebral palsy or similar physical disabilities

• Strong understanding of SEMH strategies and approaches

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow support plans

• Moving and handling or medical care training (desirable, but training can be provided)

• Full-time role, term-time only

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Ongoing support from a specialist consultant

• Access to relevant CPD, including medical and behaviour training

If you're passionate about making a real difference and have the specialist experience to support this pupil, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to secure this rewarding role for September 2025!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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