1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Havering is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant to support a specific student within a classroom setting. You will work with the class teacher to adapt activities and monitor progress, ensuring the student can access the curriculum.

This role requires patience, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with parents and other professionals to support the student’s development.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver appropriate learning activities and interventions for the student.
• Providing one-to-one support to the student during lessons, helping them to understand concepts and complete tasks.
• Monitoring and recording the student's progress and reporting back to the teacher.
• Adapting resources and materials to meet the student's individual needs.
• Supporting the student with their social and emotional development.
• Liaising with parents and other professionals involved in the student's care, such as educational psychologists or speech therapists.

Job description

Position - 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

Location - Havering

Full time - Monday to Friday 8.30am till 3.30pm

As a 1:1 primary teaching assistant, your main role is to support the learning and development of a specific student within a classroom setting. This student may have special educational needs or require additional support to meet their learning goals.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Working closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver appropriate learning activities and interventions for the student.
• Providing one-to-one support to the students during lessons, helping them to understand concepts and complete tasks.
• Monitoring and recording the student's progress and reporting back to the teacher
• Adapting resources and materials to meet the student's individual needs
• Supporting the student with their social and emotional development
• Liaising with parents and other professionals involved in the student's care, such as educational psychologists or speech therapists.

To be an effective 1-2-1 primary teaching assistant, you should have good communication skills, be patient and understanding, and be able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. You should also have a good understanding of child development and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of individual students.