Location: Marple, Stockport
Position: Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEND
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Marple area of Stockport, supporting a child with complex SEND requirements on a 1:1 basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and can build a strong, positive relationship with the pupil they are working with.
The Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing tailored support to a child with complex additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop both academically and socially. The role will involve working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team to provide consistent, individualised support.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly complex needs
Strong behaviour management skills
The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
A calm, patient and consistent approach
Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour or complex needs
Team Teach / positive handling training would be highly desirable
Moving & Handling training would be advantageous
The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
The School
The school is a welcoming and supportive primary setting in the Marple area of Stockport, with a strong focus on inclusion and providing high-quality support for pupils with additional needs.
You will be joining a friendly team that values its support staff and works collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive.
Why Work for Tradewind?
As a Teaching Assistant working with Tradewind Recruitment, you will benefit from:
Competitive rates of pay
Full-time, long-term opportunities
Access to CPD and accredited training
Support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities to work in excellent schools across Stockport and Greater Manchester
The chance to make a genuine difference to children's education and developmentIf you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity in the Marple area, we would love to hear from you.
Call the Tradewind Recruitment office on (phone number removed)
Email Matthew Brown at
Salary description
£95.00 - £95.00 per day