1:1 ADHD Specialist Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | 1:1 ADHD Specialist Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Lutterworth |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £95 - £100 per day |
| Reference: | 0000316134_1758290556 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Matt@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
1:1 ADHD Specialist Teaching AssistantLocation: Lutterworth
Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week)
Salary: £95 - £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you experienced in supporting children with ADHD and passionate about helping them thrive in school?
Aspire People are looking for a dedicated and patient 1:1 ADHD Specialist Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Lutterworth. This full-time role involves supporting a child with ADHD, helping them focus, manage their impulses, and succeed in the classroom environment.
About the Role:
As a 1:1 ADHD Specialist, you will provide tailored support to a primary-aged child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Your role will involve implementing structure and strategies to help the pupil stay focused, regulate their energy levels, and remain engaged with learning.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing consistent 1:1 support to a child with ADHD throughout the school day
Assisting the child with focus, attention, and task completion in class
Implementing individual behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes
Supporting emotional regulation and helping manage impulsivity and hyperactivity
Breaking tasks into manageable steps and offering encouragement and reassurance
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure the child's individual needs are met
Creating a structured, calm, and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
Previous experience in a UK school setting, ideally in a 1:1 or SEN support role
Strong understanding of ADHD and how it can impact learning and behaviour
Experience with classroom strategies to support attention, focus, and emotional regulation
Patience, consistency, and the ability to adapt quickly to the child's needs
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build a positive, trusting relationship
Ability to work collaboratively with staff and contribute to the wider team
Why Aspire People?
Aspire People is a specialist education recruitment agency that works with schools to place passionate and skilled professionals. We offer:
Competitive daily pay rates
Ongoing professional development and training
A supportive and experienced recruitment team
A personalised approach to finding you the right role
How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate and experienced ADHD Specialist looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in a primary setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV
to apply today.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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