1:1 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 Joining bonus

A dedicated consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Coventry (CV3) to provide 1:1 support to a child with EAL. The role requires fluency in Guri (Somali background) and safeguarding knowledge, with daily collaboration with the class teacher and SEN/EAL staff.

You will help the pupil access classroom learning, use Gujarati alongside English when appropriate, and support social, emotional, and academic development to promote inclusion and engagement throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 support to a pupil with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Ability to communicate and build rapport with a child from a Somalian background.
• Commitment to safeguarding and applying inclusive teaching strategies.
• References covering the last 2 years of employment are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to an EAL pupil throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access and understand classroom learning and activities.
• Use Gujarati alongside English, where appropriate, to support communication and understanding.
• Encourage the pupil's confidence, independence and participation in school life.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN/EAL staff to implement support strategies.
• Provide reassurance to help the child settle into the classroom environment.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development as well as academic progress.
• Monitor observations and communicate progress to the team.
• Promote an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Guri language fluency

Job description

NEW TA ROLE IN COVENTRY!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in CV3, Coventry, providing 1:1 support to a child with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and committed individual who is passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide tailored academic, social and emotional support to the child throughout the school day.

A key requirement for this role is that the successful candidate must be able to speak Guri, enabling them to communicate effectively with the child and support their understanding and engagement with classroom learning.

WHAT WOULD THIS ROLE INVOLVE!

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to an EAL pupil throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access and understand classroom learning and activities.
• Use Gujarati alongside English, where appropriate, to support communication and understanding.
• Encourage the pupil's confidence, independence and participation in school life.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN/EAL staff to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to help the child settle into the classroom environment.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development as well as their academic progress.
• Monitor and communicate relevant observations regarding the child's progress and engagement.
• Promote an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment.

WHAT DO YOU REQUIRE TO WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

• An enhanced DBS on the updated service
• Up-to-date safeguarding and allergy training
• Must be fluent in Guri (Somalian background)
• References that cover your last 2 years of employment
• Considerable experience working in a 1:1 situation

WHAT CAN ASPIRE PEOPLE OFFER YOU?

• Expert career advice and support
• £100 Joining bonus
• A dedicated consultant

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks