SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Complex SEND & Challenging Behaviour

Location: Central Stockport
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school based in central Stockport. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting a child on a 1:1 basis who has complex SEND requirements and challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will be confident, patient and resilient, with a strong understanding of how to support children with additional needs and challenging behaviour in a primary school setting.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with complex SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Supporting the child with their learning, emotional regulation and engagement throughout the school day.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team to implement appropriate strategies and support.
• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children in a 1:1 capacity.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and/or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour management.
• Confident working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Team Teach qualification is highly desirable, although not essential.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or school-based experience would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who is passionate about making a positive difference to a child''s education and development.

To apply, please contact Matt Brown at Tradewind Recruitment:

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