1:1 Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Ripon. This full-time role involves supporting a child with additional needs in a structured and engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of emotional coaching and excellent communication skills. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Ongoing guidance from experienced staff

Valuable experience working 1:1 with pupils

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or emotional regulation difficulties.
• Strong understanding of emotion coaching and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support a Key Stage 1 child on a bespoke curriculum 1:1.
• Maintain consistency and emotional safety throughout the school day.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Creative Distraction Strategies

De-escalation Strategies

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary: £90 – £110 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Are you an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

GSL Education is working in partnership with a Primary School in Ripon to appoint a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a child in Year 2, starting immediately and continuing through to the end of the summer term.

About the Role:

You will be supporting a Key Stage 1 child who is working on a bespoke curriculum, on a 1:1 basis alongside a specialist teacher. Their learning follows a clear and consistent routine of structured tasks and choice-led activities. The successful teaching assistant will play a key role in maintaining consistency, emotional safety, and encouraging engagement in learning throughout the school day.

As the ideal Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or emotional regulation difficulties.
• The ability to think on your feet and implement creative distraction and de-escalation strategies.
• A strong understanding of emotion coaching, behaviour management, and setting clear boundaries.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a genuine passion for supporting young learners.

Benefits of working with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant:

• Work within a supportive and inclusive primary school environment.
• Receive ongoing guidance from experienced staff and the senior leadership team.
• Gain valuable experience working 1:1 with a pupil in a tailored educational setting.

This is a full-time role during term time only, and we are seeking a suitable candidate available to start immediately.

To apply for the position of 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Ripon, North Yorkshire, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link and call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education today.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including a relevant enhanced DBS.