1:1 Teaching Assistant – Stockport

Salary: £24,570 – £25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver personalised support, helping pupils engage, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities, adapting approaches to individual needs under teacher guidance

• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed strategies

• Assist in managing behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and code of conduct

• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks

• Provide one-to-one support for a specific pupil, ensuring consistent guidance and care

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting

• Understand SEND and complex needs

• Be aware of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles

• Be able to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Benefits

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Staff referral scheme – split £500 with a friend

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Access to a Blue Light discount card

• Fully funded training and qualifications

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

• Employee benefits, including wellbeing app and discounts

• Life assurance

How to Apply

Please send your CV outlining your experience supporting pupils with SEND or complex needs to (url removed).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for vulnerable pupils in a supportive and inclusive environment.

INDTAP