Teaching Assistant

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education is recruiting an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide behavioural support for a pupil at a central Stockport primary school. The role is full-time, five days per week, ASAP start, with initial till Christmas 2026 and potential to extend.

The successful candidate will build a positive relationship with the pupil, help them engage with learning, regulate behaviour and safely access the school day. UK primary school experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK primary school is essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 support is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH or additional needs would be advantageous.
• Strong and consistent behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Reliable and able to commit to 5 days per week.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with behavioural needs
• Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the pupil
• Supporting the child to remain engaged with classroom learning
• Helping the pupil manage emotions and regulate behaviour
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting the child during lessons and other parts of the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Providing consistent support 5 days per week

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Experience in UK primary school

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Location: Central Stockport

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-Term - Initially Until Christmas 2026

Hours: Full-Time, 5 Days per Week

Pay: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via our in-house PAYE payroll

Premier Education is recruiting an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with behavioural needs at a primary school in Central Stockport.

The position is 5 days per week, starting as soon as possible and initially continuing until Christmas, with the potential to continue beyond this.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children who can display challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will need to build a positive and consistent relationship with the pupil, helping them regulate their behaviour, engage with learning and successfully access the school day.

Previous experience working within a UK primary school is essential for this position.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with behavioural needs
• Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the pupil
• Supporting the child to remain engaged with classroom learning
• Helping the pupil manage emotions and regulate behaviour
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting the child during lessons and other parts of the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Providing consistent support 5 days per week

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school is essential
• Experience providing 1:1 support is highly desirable
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH or additional needs would be advantageous
• Strong and consistent behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Reliable and able to commit to 5 days per week
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's on Offer

• Full-time, 5 days per week
• Immediate start
• Regular work initially until Christmas 2026
• Potential for the position to continue beyond Christmas
• Opportunity to make a real difference to an individual child's education and wellbeing
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Premier Education consultant

Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and candidates must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates.