Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist primary school in Ashton-in-Makerfield is seeking a nurturing Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support and promoting positive behaviour in a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH and be passionate about helping children thrive.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH or behavioural difficulties is desirable.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and building strong, trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assist with the delivery of tailored lessons and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and implement de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Consistent

Confident

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Tools

Team Teach

Job description

Teaching personnel are proud to be working alongside a specialist primary school in Ashton-in-Makerfield, and we are seeking a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a highly supportive team, helping children to re-engage with learning and build confidence in a structured, therapeutic environment.

The Role:

- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs

- Assist with the delivery of tailored lessons and activities that meet individual EHCP targets

- Promote positive behaviour and help implement de-escalation strategies when needed

- Support the wider class team in creating a safe and engaging learning environment

Ideal Candidate:

- Experience working with children with SEMH or behavioural difficulties is desirable

- Calm, patient, and consistent with a passion for helping children thrive

- Confident managing challenging behaviour and building strong, trusting relationships

- Team Teach training is an advantage

Successful applicants will be subject to standard vetting checks, including two school / education-based references & a DBS.

Applicants must be able to provide an Overseas Police Check if applicant has been outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

Please apply today with your updated CV if you are interested in this new SEN Teaching Assistant role!

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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