1:1 Teaching Assistant - Billingham

Protocol Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm, friendly school environment

Training and development

Safeguarding training provided

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a welcoming primary school in Tees Valley. You will provide one-to-one support during lessons, break times and transitions to help the pupil thrive.

You’ll collaborate with the class teacher and SENCo to adapt tasks, use creativity and empathy to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities, and celebrate every achievement. Training and safeguarding resources are provided to all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school or supporting SEND is helpful.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learners.
• Strong communication with teachers, parents and staff.
• Attitude, empathy and commitment are valued above all.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a pupil during lessons, breaktimes and transitions.
• Help create a calm, encouraging and safe learning environment.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCo to adapt learning tasks.
• Use creativity and emotional intelligence to turn moments into learning.
• Celebrate every achievement as part of the pupil’s journey.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Positive energy

Education

Experience in primary school or SEND

Job description

Make a Big Difference in Small Steps - Become a 1:1 Teaching Assistant!

Do you believe that every child deserves to shine? Are you ready to be the supportive, inspiring presence that helps a young learner thrive? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our warm and welcoming primary school community!

We’re currently looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a wonderful pupil who needs a little extra help to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one support to a pupil during lessons, breaktimes, and transitions throughout the school day.
• Helping to create a calm, encouraging and safe learning environment where your pupil can flourish.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to adapt learning tasks and ensure the pupil’s individual needs are met.
• Using your creativity and emotional intelligence to turn everyday moments into joyful learning experiences.
• Celebrating every achievement - big or small - because you’ll be part of their journey.

Who You Are:

• You have a genuine love for working with children, especially those who need a bit of extra support to unlock their potential.
• You’re patient, resilient and full of positive energy - ready to guide, support and champion your pupil every step of the way.
• You’re a great communicator who works well with teachers, parents and other staff.
• Experience in a primary school or supporting SEND is helpful, but what really matters is your attitude, empathy and commitment.
• (Bonus points if you’ve worked with children with autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs!)

What We Offer:

• A warm, friendly and inclusive school environment with a fantastic team spirit.
• Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your role.
• A leadership team that listens, supports and values your input.
• The deep reward of knowing you’re changing a child’s life, one day at a time.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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