1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Bury

Milk Education are currently working with a supportive and welcoming primary school in Bury who are seeking to appoint a caring and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil with autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and understands the importance of providing consistent, patient and individualised support.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to support the pupil's academic, social and emotional development, helping them to feel confident, included and comfortable within the school environment.

The successful candidate will be calm, nurturing and adaptable, with the ability to recognise individual needs and develop a positive, trusting relationship with the child.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support to a primary-aged pupil with autism
• Helping the child access lessons, activities and the wider curriculum
• Adapting tasks and activities in line with the pupil's individual learning needs
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Offering reassurance and encouragement when the child experiences difficulties
• Supporting the development of communication and interaction skills with adults and peers
• Encouraging positive relationships within the classroom and wider school community
• Supporting transitions between lessons, activities and different areas of the school
• Providing support during breaktimes, lunchtimes and other less structured periods of the day
• Establishing consistent and predictable routines to help the pupil feel secure
• Using appropriate strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to put individual support strategies into practice
• Observing and monitoring the pupil's progress and sharing relevant information with the teaching team
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities while developing the pupil's independence
• Helping to maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Following school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, SEND and pupil wellbeing

What We're Looking For

The school would ideally like to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience supporting children with autism or additional needs
• Have experience working within a primary school, nursery, SEN setting, care environment or a similar role
• Are confident providing personalised one-to-one support
• Have a patient, calm and caring approach
• Recognise that every child has their own strengths, needs and communication style
• Can establish a positive and trusting relationship with a child
• Remain calm, consistent and supportive in challenging or unexpected situations
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are comfortable working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Are proactive and able to adapt their approach to meet the child's individual needs
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection, or are willing to complete the relevant training

Experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs or social and emotional needs would be particularly beneficial. However, candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude are also encouraged to apply.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunity within a supportive primary school in Bury
• The opportunity to have a positive and meaningful impact on a child's education and development
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD, training and professional development through Milk Academy
• Valuable experience within a primary and SEND environment
• Opportunities to further develop your skills in supporting children with additional needs
• Experience that could support future careers in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or other child-focused professions
• Access to wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested in making a difference?

Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch for more information:

Email: miranda.wells@milk-education.co.uk

Why Choose Milk Education?

We're bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we're rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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