1-1 Teaching Assistant

Sense Education; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultants 24/7 support

Friendly, supportive school atmosphere

Job summary

Sense Education in Carlisle is recruiting a 1-1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEND on a long-term, full-time basis. ASAP start, with potential temp-to-perm, salary £14.60–£16.90 per hour, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm, in a supportive school environment.

You will provide one-on-one or small group support, build confidence, track progress with teachers and parents, and promote inclusive learning alongside safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND students is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and rapport-building ability.
• Compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students needing extra help.
• Offer emotional and pastoral support to improve confidence and self-esteem.
• Help students with organisation, study techniques and goal setting.
• Support students with learning needs including SEN.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Work with teachers and parents to track and review progress.
• Contribute to strategies to enhance learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Education

Recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or background in education/care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)

Job description

1-1 Teaching Assistant

We are currently partnering with a large SEND school who are looking to recruit a 1 -1 Teaching Assistant. We want you to join a fantastic school in Carlisle who are offering a long-term, full time role to start ASAP with a view for temp to perm. This role will be to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help with learning.
• Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
• Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting.
• Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Work closely with teachers and parents to track and review student progress.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance student learning and well-being.

What we require:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students
• A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.
• A good understanding of the challenges some students face in learning and the strategies that can support them.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of students.
• A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one

What we offer:

• Full Time Position / Temp to Perm (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm)
• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
• Friendly, supportive school environment

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities

Location - Carlisle

Role Type:Full time / Part time/ Temp - Perm

Pay Rate:£14.60 - £16.90 per hour

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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