1:1 Teaching Assistant — Inspire Confidence in KS3/KS4

TeacherActive Limited.; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student in a Liverpool secondary school. You will help the student access lessons, engage with activities, and build confidence in a supportive setting.

The role suits experienced TA staff or graduates seeking classroom exposure, with SEND experience viewed positively. Short-term contracts with potential longer-term opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Has previous experience providing 1:1 support, SEND support or general classroom assistance.
• Patient, understanding and able to adapt to different learning needs.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
• Confident supporting students across the Secondary age range.
• Experience supporting students with SEND would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student within a Secondary School setting.
• Help the student access lessons and engage positively with classroom activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Adapt your approach to meet the student's individual learning needs.
• Support academic progress across KS3 and KS4 where appropriate.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the student.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

1:1 support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student in a Liverpool secondary school. You will help the student access lessons, engage with activities, and build confidence in a supportive setting.

The role suits experienced TA staff or graduates seeking classroom exposure, with SEND experience viewed positively. Short-term contracts with potential longer-term opportunities are available.