Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEMH) – Sandbach Rural School

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work one‑to‑one with a Year 5 pupil who has Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The position is based in a rural primary school in Sandbach and starts in September, offering a minimum one‑year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support to the assigned pupil, reinforcing classroom learning and behavioural strategies.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, resource organisation and classroom management.
• Monitor and record the pupil’s progress, communicating updates to teachers and parents as required.
• Help maintain a calm and inclusive learning environment, using creativity and flexibility to adapt activities.

Required profile

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage challenging behaviour.
• Patience, a sense of humour and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.
• Good literacy and numeracy foundations.

Required skills

• Literacy and numeracy support.

What we offer

• Daily, short‑term and long‑term placements within local primary schools.
• A dedicated consultant to match you with the most suitable school.
• Competitive daily pay (£95‑£105 per day) and weekly payments.
• Online timesheets and 24‑hour support from the recruitment agency.
• Potential for permanent opportunities after the contract period.