1:1 Support Assistant Year 2 Bury

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

North West (Gtr. Manc & Warr) - Bury

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£95 - £104 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the LS14 area of Bury from September 2026. This full-time role offers an ongoing opportunity, with a competitive daily rate of £95–£105, depending on experience. The successful candidate will provide focused one-to-one support within a Year 2 class, helping a pupil access learning, develop confidence, and make positive progress both academically and socially.

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary setting with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, personalised support, and creating an environment where every child can thrive. Staff work collaboratively to provide a calm, nurturing, and engaging learning experience for all pupils. The leadership team is approachable and supportive, ensuring that all staff are equipped with the resources and guidance needed to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil within a Year 2 classroom.
  • Support learning activities by adapting tasks and resources where required.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence throughout the school day.
  • Work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to ensure consistent support.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
  • A patient, caring, and supportive approach to learning and behaviour.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
  • Confidence working on a 1:1 basis and supporting pupils with individual needs.

If you are a committed 1:1 Support Assistant looking to join a supportive LS14 school from September 2026, please apply.

Job Reference: JT25gt156761

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 0161 850 0310

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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