Year 5 Teaching Assistant

About the Role:

Reed Education is proud to be working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Crewe to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a temporary basis with potential go permanent.

• Deliver individualised support to a Year 5 pupil with SEN needs, ensuring they are fully engaged in classroom activities.
• Implement strategies to support academic progress, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the child’s specific needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to follow the child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to staff and parents.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
• Strong understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain patient, calm, and proactive in challenging situations.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Access to free CPD training and ongoing professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming school environment.

Those interested are encouraged to apply and candidates of interest will be contacted as quickly as possible.