Job Description
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Location: Primary School in AccringtonStart Date: May 2026Contract: Agency | Long-term / OngoingHours: Full-time & Part-time availableSalary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
The Role
We are currently recruiting 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs within welcoming primary school settings. These roles involve working closely with individual pupils who require consistent, structured support to access learning and manage behaviour positively.
This role is ideal for someone experienced, resilient and passionate about helping children succeed in school.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, including behavioural and emotional needs
* Support pupils to engage in learning and follow classroom routines
* Implement behaviour support strategies and positive reinforcement
* Assist pupils in developing social skills, emotional regulation and independence
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and inclusion teams
* Support pupils during transitions, breaks and unstructured times
* Record progress and behaviour, feeding back to school staff
* Maintain a safe, calm and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
* Has experience supporting children with behavioural needs, SEN or SEMH
* Is calm, patient, nurturing and confident managing behaviour
* Understands de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour management
* Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
* Works well as part of a team and follows school policies
* Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential
Why Work With Us
* Access to a variety of primary school placements
* Flexible work options to suit your availability
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Support from a dedicated education agency team
* Opportunity to secure permanent roles through agency placements
Safeguarding
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safeguarding checks in line with current legislation.
Apply Now
If you are available to start in May and are passionate about supporting children with SEN and behavioural needs, we’d love to hear from you.Please apply with your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.