1:1 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, where your passion and dedication can transform young lives. In this role, you'll engage with students, supporting their academic and social growth while implementing effective behaviour management strategies. You'll work closely with a small, dedicated team, fostering a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs. This fixed-term position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace focused on equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 4% matching contributions

Discounted shopping opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (NVQ Level 2) required.
• Experience working with challenging students and behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students in social, behavioural, and academic processes.
• Implement behaviour management strategies with vulnerable students.
• Liaise with agencies to meet student needs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Motivational Skills

Independent Working

Experience with EAL/SEN

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Job Description for 1:1 Teaching Assistant

You will provide support for our students, ensuring that the education provided is of high quality and that students are supported, motivated, and challenged.

If you have passion, resilience, and determination to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join a small team where you can see the impact of your interventions. Join us and help change young people's lives for the better.

Your main duties will include:

1. Engaging in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in social, behavioural, and academic processes.
2. Working with the team to implement behaviour management strategies and develop relationships with vulnerable students with complex needs.
3. Liaising with other agencies to ensure student needs are fully met.
4. Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and successful lessons.
5. Leading small groups of students in defined activities.

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Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification (NVQ Level 2)
• Level 2 English and Maths

Person Specification

You should have a good standard of education. The role is supportive, requiring you to learn aspects of behaviour management and demonstrate skills in de-escalation. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have high expectations of student behaviour and strategies for challenging students.
• Can motivate and encourage children appropriately.
• Can work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups or individual students.
• Have experience working with challenging students, understanding their needs, and applying effective behaviour management strategies.
• Have experience teaching children with EAL, SEN, speech and language difficulties, or other complex needs.
• Can establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, parents, and external contacts.

Additional Information

Contract: 37 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 weeks, fixed term until July 2026.

Salary: £24,193.00 FTE

• Pension scheme with up to 4% matching contributions
• Discounted shopping opportunities

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Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified; early application is encouraged.

At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in our workforce and services.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, including an online search as part of our due diligence for successful candidates.