1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Havering is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant to aid a student with special educational needs. This full-time position involves working closely with the class teacher to plan effective learning strategies, providing individual support, and monitoring progress. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of child development while exhibiting patience and empathy. A commitment to helping children succeed is essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to effectively support students.
• Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual needs.
• Understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of a specific student.
• Work with the class teacher to deliver appropriate activities.
• Monitor and record the student's progress.
• Adapt materials to meet individual needs.
• Support the student's social and emotional development.
• Liaise with parents and professionals involved in the student's care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Understanding

Collaborative teamwork

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.

If you are committed to supporting children or young adults and would like to work in SEN learning environments, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV today or you can email Matthew Bishop on the SEN team at (url removed)

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