Teaching Assistant 1-1 Year 6

Teaching Assistant (TA) – Summer Term Cover Location: Bishop Auckland Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible Contract: Temporary (until end of summer term) Hours: Full-time (term-time only) We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Bishop Auckland for the remainder of the summer term. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide consistent 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs Build a positive, trusting relationship to support emotional regulation and engagement Implement behaviour strategies and support plans set by the school Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress Help create a safe, structured, and encouraging learning environment The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with children with SEMH needs (preferred) A calm, patient, and empathetic approach Strong behaviour management skills The ability to remain resilient and adaptable in challenging situations A genuine passion for supporting children to succeed What We Offer: A welcoming and supportive school environment Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s education and wellbeing Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) If you are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to secure this rewarding role for the remainder of the academic year. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website