Job Description
New Directions are seeking a friendly, patient, and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and presents challenging behaviour at a partner primary school in Altrincham. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s school experience within a supportive and welcoming team.
This role would suit someone with experience in schools or SEN settings, as well as individuals as well as those new to education who have a background in care or support work and are eager to transfer their skills into supporting children in school.
This position is due to start in April 2026 and will continue for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
The Role
1. Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 4 with ASC
2. Support the pupil’s learning, emotional regulation, and engagement in lessons
3. Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
4. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow tailored support plans
5. Help create a structured, safe, and positive learning environment
6. Encourage social interaction and independence where appropriate
The Candidate
7. Has a calm, patient, and resilient approach
8. Enjoys working with children and supporting those with additional needs
9. Has strong communication and teamwork skills
10. Has experience with ASC and/or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential)
11. Holds, or is working towards, a relevant qualification (e.g. Psychology, SEN, or Speech and Language) is desirable
12. Is reliable, flexible, and committed to making a positive impact
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
13. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
14. Regular and varied supply work
15. Competitive rates of pay
16. Potential long-term teaching roles
17. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
18. A network of branches across the UK
19. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
20. Recommend-a-friend scheme
21. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.