Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEND Support

Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEND Support

Calderdale | Full Time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker or Behaviour Support Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role? We are recruiting a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a specialist school in Calderdale. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs in a structured, therapeutic environment.

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP

• Initial Contract: Supply basis

• Future: 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity

• Location: Calderdale

• Hours: Full-time, term-time only

The Role

You will be supporting a primary-aged pupil with:

• Complex needs

• Communication and interaction delays

• Social and emotional needs

• A requirement for constant nurture, reassurance and guidance

The school caters for children who can present with challenging behaviour at times therefore resilience, empathy and a calm approach are essential- however, they are described by staff as a lovely young person who responds extremely well to positive relationships and consistent care.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a therapeutic, relationship-focused environment.

About the School

You will be working within a small, specialist setting that provides bespoke education for pupils with additional needs.

The school offers:

• Small class sizes and personalised learning approaches

• A highly supportive, close-knit staff team

• A therapeutic and nurturing environment centred around pupil wellbeing

• A curriculum designed to help children overcome barriers to learning and develop independence, confidence and self-belief

• A strong ethos placing children at the heart of every decision made

Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to re-engage positively with education. The school forms part of a wider network of specialist provisions supporting children with complex needs across the region.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH or complex needs

• Strong behaviour support and de-escalation skills

• A nurturing, patient and emotionally intelligent approach

• Confidence working on a 1:1 basis

• Ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils

• PRICE Trained or similar training (desirable but not essential)

⭐ Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a school where staff genuinely change lives every day. You will be part of a passionate team committed to helping children rediscover confidence, belonging and success in education.