Year 6 SEMH Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start
Location: Stockport
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 per annum
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Year 6 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ASD and ADHD, at a welcoming primary school in Stockport. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm, proactive, and able to build meaningful, trusting relationships with children.
The school is specifically looking for a confident Teaching Assistant, as they believe this will help foster the most effective working relationship with the pupil. The child is often independent in their learning, but requires a consistent, supportive presence—particularly during unstructured times such as break and lunch—to help prevent any escalation in behaviour.
This role would suit someone with a genuine interest in sport or animals, as these are key interests of the pupil and can be used to help build a positive rapport.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with ASD and ADHD
✅ Develop a positive and trusting relationship to anticipate and de-escalate behavioural triggers
✅ Support the child both inside the classroom and during less structured parts of the school day
✅ Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual strategies
✅ Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour management
The ideal candidate will:
✔ Be calm, consistent, and confident in managing behaviour
✔ Have previous experience working with children with additional needs, ideally ASD/ADHD
✔ Share a genuine interest in sport or animals
✔ Be a clear communicator and team player
✔ Ideally be male, in line with the specific needs of the pupil
Requirements:
Right to work in the UK
An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years
A DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Apply Now:
If this sounds like the right role for you, please contact Orien Mojdeh at (url removed) for more information.
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