1:1 Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Bootle, Sefton, is seeking a calm, patient 1:1 Support Assistant to provide focused support at a welcoming primary school. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm, with a starting date of 2 November and ongoing throughout the academic year.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND staff to help a pupil feel safe, engage in learning and develop independence, with continuous adult supervision and a supportive daily routine.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Confidence providing intensive 1:1 SEND support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Suitable references covering recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Providing continuous 1:1 support and supervision to keep the pupil safe.
• Supporting learning through practical, visual and play-based activities.
• Breaking activities into short, manageable steps.
• Using visual resources to support engagement.
• Giving clear, simple instructions and allowing time for processing.
• Helping the pupil manage emotions and move between activities.
• Encouraging positive communication with adults and peers.
• Following the pupil's individual support plan with the SEND team.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

1:1 Support Assistant

Bootle, Sefton
£95-£100 per day
Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm
Starting 2 November | Long-term, ongoing position

Vision for Education is looking for a calm, patient and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support at a welcoming primary school in Bootle.

This full-time role starts on 2 November and is expected to continue throughout the academic year. You will join a supportive school team, working closely with the class teacher and SEND staff to help a pupil feel safe, engage in learning and develop their independence.

The role

You will support a pupil with moderate learning difficulties and additional communication, attention and emotional-regulation needs. The pupil requires continuous adult supervision because of limited awareness of danger, and may find transitions or moving away from preferred activities challenging.

Building a trusting relationship and providing a consistent, reassuring approach will be central to your role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing continuous 1:1 support and supervision to keep the pupil safe
• Supporting learning through practical, visual and play-based activities
• Breaking activities into short, manageable steps
• Using visual resources, including Now and Next boards, visual choices and Stop/Go prompts
• Giving clear, simple instructions and allowing time for processing
• Helping the pupil manage emotions and move between activities
• Encouraging positive communication with adults and peers
• Using interests such as music, numbers, sensory activities and puzzles to support engagement
• Following the pupil's individual support plan alongside the class teacher and SEND team
• Supporting access to a quieter space when needed

About you

You will be nurturing and encouraging, with the confidence to maintain clear, consistent boundaries. You should be observant, proactive and comfortable supporting a child who needs close supervision throughout the school day.

Experience supporting children with SEND, learning difficulties, communication needs or emotional-regulation difficulties would be particularly valuable. Familiarity with visual communication strategies is also desirable.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Confidence providing intensive 1:1 SEND support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Suitable references covering recent employment