Job Description
Are you a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills? Do you have extensive experience supporting children or young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs?\n\nTeaching Personnel are working closely with a primary school in Old Trafford (M16) to recruit a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil with challenging behaviour and additional SEMH needs. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2025.\n\nRole Details:\n\nPosition: 1:1 Behaviour Support TA (KS1 pupil)\n\nLocation: Primary school in Old Trafford, M16\n\nStart Date: September 2025\n\nHours: 08:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday\n\nAgency: Employed full time through a teaching agency\n\nIdeal Candidate:\n\nProven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH\n\nConfident in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation strategies\n\nPatient, consistent, and calm in approach\n\nAble to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils\n\nCommitted to making a positive impact on a child’s education and wellbeing\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's school experience by providing consistency, support, and tailored intervention throughout the academic year.\n\nApply now to join a supportive team and take on a rewarding role that changes lives.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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