1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Stockport Contract: Long-term | Full-time Transport: Driving licence & access to a car highly desirable We are recruiting a committed and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 pupil within a mainstream secondary school in Stockport. This is a long-term, full-time position supporting a student with SEND and significant behavioural needs. Due to the school's location, the site is difficult to access via public transport, therefore drivers are strongly preferred. The Role * Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 8 student * Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour management * Applying Team Teach strategies and positive handling techniques where required * Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams * Supporting the pupil both in class and during unstructured times Essential Requirements * Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant UK Bachelor Degree * Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly those with behavioural challenges * Team Teach training is highly desirable (or significant experience using positive handling strategies) * Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to pay for a new DBS * Ability to provide references covering the last 2 years Ideal Candidate This role would be particularly suited to: * A Psychology graduate or aspiring teacher/educational psychologist * Candidates with experience in SEN schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, or SEMH settings * Individuals passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs, SEND, and behaviour difficulties * Someone seeking a long-term role to build meaningful relationships and make a real impact Apply now if you have the experience, resilience, and dedication to make a difference. AspirePeople SENDJobs SENTeachingAssistant TeamTeach BehaviourSupport PsychologyGraduate AlternativeProvision SecondarySchoolJobs StockportJobs EducationCareers Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks