1:1 Learning Support Assistant — Calm, Engaging & Team‑Oriented

Teaching Vacancies; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Work Related Training

Commitment to safeguarding

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with varying needs in a school setting. The role requires experience with children, a calm and polite manner, and the ability to follow instructions accurately while maintaining confidentiality.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, demonstrate high expectations for all learners, and participate in ongoing safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Essential: The person appointed will:
• Have experience of working with children
• Have a calm, non-confrontational manner
• Be polite when dealing with children
• Be able to understand and carry out instructions accurately
• Have care and supervision skills
• Respect confidentiality
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have high expectations for all children
• Be prepared to participate in training
• Display a commitment towards safeguarding young people
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and have a sense of humour
• Desirable: The person appointed may:
• Have an understanding of the curriculum for the Foundation Stage and/or Key Stage 1 or 2
• A learning support qualification
• Our school offers Workplace Pension, Work Related Training, Commitment to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Essential: The person appointed will:
• Support children with instruction following and tasks
• Help maintain a calm, orderly classroom environment
• Assist with supervision and safety of pupils
• Contribute to safeguarding and safeguarding procedures
• Support the teacher in implementing lesson plans
• Promote positive behaviour and learning
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents
• Attend training and staff meetings as required
• Be a reliable team member and support colleagues

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with varying needs in a school setting. The role requires experience with children, a calm and polite manner, and the ability to follow instructions accurately while maintaining confidentiality.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, demonstrate high expectations for all learners, and participate in ongoing safeguarding training.