1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant
Are you a caring, patient and genuinely personable individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
We are proud to be working in partnership with a warm and highly developed SEND primary school in Rossendale to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey every single day.
The Role
You will be providing tailored 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and SEMH needs, therefore an empathetic and caring candidate is desirable. The school is committed to a nurturing, pupil-centred approach and we are looking for someone who shares those values.
Your role will include:
· Building a trusting, positive relationship with your assigned pupil
· Supporting learning activities in and out of the classroom
· Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
· Implementing personalised support strategies and EHCP targets
· Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
· Naturally warm, empathetic and approachable
· Patient, calm and resilient
· Pupil-centred in their approach to support
· Confident building strong, professional relationships
· Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Qualifications & Requirements:
· Minimum qualifications required – A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree)
· Experience supporting adults and children with needs and disabilities
· Passion for working with young people
Location – Rossendale
Role Type: Full Time/ Part Time/ Temp - Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90
Working Hours
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 3.30pm
Term-time only
Personality is just as important as experience – we want someone who brings positivity, kindness and consistency to the classroom.
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Pay: £14.60-£16.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
