1:1 Support- KS2
Location: Birkenhead (CH42)
Start Date: March 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Rate of pay: £13.75 to £15 per hour
About the role
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking an understanding and driven teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism in Year 6 who is part of friendly and inclusive primary school based in Birkenhead. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with the motivation to make a real difference in a child’s educational and emotional journey, while also developing key skills to strengthen their own career prospects.
Responsibilities will include:
* Provide daily support to a year group people who has Autism.
* Be able to implement tailored strategies to aid engagement of focus of the pupil.
* Assist the classroom teacher with delivery of their lessons and behaviour management within the classroom.
* Be able to liaise with the SENCO and all other staff with the school.
* Provide appropriate feedback to child’s parents to ensure all relevant information is passed on.
* Encourage positive and meaningful social interactions that nurture confidence and emotional growth.
About the school
* Promotes a caring, inclusive culture with strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and holistic pupil development.
* Offers a variety of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities to help pupils build confidence and develop new skills.
* Capacity for 236 pupils, serving a diverse community.
* School ethos encourages pupils to “look after each other,” fostering kindness, respect, and belonging.
* Currently in a period of school improvement following recent Ofsted findings, creating opportunities for staff to contribute to meaningful change and progress.
What we are looking for
* Previous experience supporting children with Autism or children with additional needs.
* Committed to inclusivity and prioritising each pupil’s wellbeing.
* Have patience, empathy and strong behaviour management skills.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to get one)
* Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
Why choose Teaching Personnel
* Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
* Access to tailored and accredited CPD courses to build up your training portfolio including specialist Thrive and SEND courses.
* Access to a dedicated consultant who is available to help as and when needed.
* Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent placements.
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.
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