Teaching Assistant

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.
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