1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Permanent Position
Full‑time | 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,228 - £27,593 DOE (from April)

Simply Education are supporting a specialist provision in the Stockport area in recruiting a permanent 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for someone experienced in supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours, looking for a long‑term, secure position within a nurturing setting.
The successful candidate will be employed directly by the school from the start.

The Role

You will work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who requires consistent, personalised support due to a range of social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs. The school are looking for someone patient, resilient and confident in using trauma‑informed strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored support under the guidance of the class teacher
• Adapting learning activities to individual needs
• Encouraging independence, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Supporting behaviour in line with school expectations and safeguarding practice
• Contributing to a safe, calm and supportive classroom environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, SEND or care
• Experience with challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
• A calm, positive and adaptable approach
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous but not essential

Why Work Through Simply Education for Permanent Roles?

• A dedicated consultant (Josh) guiding you through the full permanent recruitment process
• Access to roles not advertised elsewhere
• Expert support preparing for interviews and trial days
• RAF Referral Scheme:
  • £125 voucher for supply referrals after 10 days
  • £250 voucher for permanent referrals after 12 weeks

Safeguarding

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two years' worth of references. An online search may be completed as part of our safer recruitment checks.

How to Apply

To apply for this permanent role, contact Josh on 01270 917085 or email .