1:1 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Liverpool; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Liverpool is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student in a Knowsley secondary school. The role runs full time on a long-term basis from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with responsibilities including assisting with wheelchair use, adapting materials, and supporting IEPs and behaviour management.

The ideal candidate has prior experience with wheelchair users and learners with additional needs, is patient and collaborative, and holds a TA qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting wheelchair users.
• Experience working with pupils with additional learning needs preferred.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the designated student with wheelchair and mobility needs.
• Adapt lesson materials to meet individual learning requirements.
• Support student engagement, confidence and independence across lessons.
• Liaise with teachers, SENCO and parents/carers to implement IEPs and behaviour plans.

Skills

Wheelchair assistance

SEN experience

Patience & empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a school in Knowsley starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Role Details

• Location - Knowsley
• Type of work - Long Term
• Start date - As soon as possible
• Contract type - Long-term Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Hours: - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting student with wheelchair
• Work closely with a specific student to support their learning and progress across the curriculum.
• Assist with adapting lesson materials to meet the student's individual needs.
• Promote student engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Liaise effectively with teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers.
• Support the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting wheelchair users
• Experience working with young people in an education setting, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Able to work collaboratively with staff
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is an advantage.

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references covering 24 months/to cover the last 2 years