1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-11 with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This full-time role, based in Ringwood, offers immediate start and responsibilities include providing dedicated support, assisting with learning activities, and working collaboratively with staff. Ideal candidates will have minimum childcare experience, particularly with SEN needs, a patient approach, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay and long-term role opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant with SEN expertise

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months childcare experience, especially supporting children with SEN needs.
• Experience with PMLD or SLD is highly desirable.
• A valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Assist with learning activities, personal care, and sensory programmes.
• Support communication using a range of methods and tools.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and care staff.

Skills

Childcare experience

Experience with PMLD or SLD

Compassionate approach

Patient nature

Resilience in challenging situations

Job description

We are seeking a caring and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5–11 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This is a full-time role with an immediate start, working 8.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday. You will be working in an exceptional specialist setting set within beautiful, peaceful grounds. The school is widely recognised for:

• A holistic, child-centred approach to education
• Strong emphasis on sensory learning, communication and wellbeing
• Outstanding facilities designed to meet complex needs

Pupils have a range of complex Special Educational Needs, including:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Physical and medical needs
• Communication, sensory and developmental needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Assist with learning activities, personal care and sensory programmes
• Support communication using a range of methods and tools
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and care staff

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months childcare experience, especially supporting children with SEN needs
• Experience with PMLD or SLD is highly desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the school’s location
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant with SEN expertise
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Support from a trusted UK-leading education recruitment agency

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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