1:1 Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a committed and passionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide specialized support for children with diverse learning needs in primary schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling challenging behaviors and supporting individual learning plans. This role is pivotal in ensuring educational inclusivity and fostering student engagement across various subjects.

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting children with various learning and behavioral needs.
• Able to implement behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Comfortable working 1:1 with individual learners or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct educational support to learners with Autism and ADHD.
• Assist with specific interventions and learning plans.
• Liaise with class teachers to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Commitment

Punctuality

Passion for education

Behavior management

Support for learning needs

Job description

Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Type: Supply and Permanent

Pay: .00 per day (Between 17,550 - 21,450 per annum)

Start Date: Summer Term 2025

The Role:

Veritas Education are working with a number of primary schools mainstream and SEN provisions looking to recruit specialist 1:1 support staff. In this role, you will work with a specific learner/group of learners, who require direct intervention and support from staff to help them within their education.

As a 1:1 support staff member, you will support children across a range of subjects, activities and curriculum, helping the learner with their work, keeping them engaged and liaising with the class teacher on providing an inclusive environment for the students.

There will be a focus on supporting specific learning needs, such as Autism and ADHD, assisting with specific interventions set out for learners, and helping manage challenging and at-risk behaviour.

The Ideal Applicant:

• Committed, punctual and passionate about proving the best care and education for all learners.
• Experienced in supporting children with varying learning, complex, social and behavioural needs (Previous experience doesn't have to be from education, it can be from other sectors).
• Comfortable supporting on a 1:1 basis with one individual learner or with small groups.
• Able to assist with intervention sessions and specific plans set in place according to a learners EHCP's.
• Confident in dealing with challenging and at-risk behaviour, being able to implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques in a calm and professional manor.

Please apply to the role direct, or contact Emma with your CV on the details below.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'