1:1 Teaching Assistant Stockport Salary: £24,570 £25,935 Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Purpose of the Role We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.You will work closely with teachers to deliver personalised support, helping pupils engage, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.Key Responsibilities Support pupils with learning activities, adapting approaches to individual needs under teacher guidance Promote pupils social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed strategies Assist in managing behaviour in line with the school s behaviour policy and code of conduct Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks Provide one-to-one support for a specific pupil, ensuring consistent guidance and care The Successful Candidate Will: Have experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting Understand SEND and complex needs Be aware of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles Be able to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision Demonstrate patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude Benefits NEST enhanced pension scheme Staff referral scheme split £500 with a friend Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Access to a Blue Light discount card Fully funded training and qualifications Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifi