1:1 Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Skelmersdale is seeking a caring 1:1 Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions with start ASAP; the hourly rate is £14.25–£15.00.

You will work 1:1 with pupils, helping with learning, emotional regulation, and social development. Experience in SEN or related settings is desirable. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to create a supportive learning environment, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, education, care, or related settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Build positive relationships with children who may display challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in education.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Team player

Strong communication

Job description

1:1 Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

Skelmersdale
£14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Start ASAP (subject to satisfactory vetting and compliance checks)

We are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individuals to support pupils on a 1:1 basis within a specialist educational setting. The school supports children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and additional behavioural needs, so experience working with vulnerable individuals is highly desirable.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Supporting students with their learning, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children who may display challenging behaviours.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in education.

Requirements:

• Experience working within SEN, education, care, support work, residential care, or similar settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs and/or challenging behaviours.
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the needs of pupils.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a rewarding educational setting.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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