1:1 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Kennessee Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable teaching recruitment service in Maghull is seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school starting in January 2026. This role involves providing tailored academic and emotional support to students, engaging with their learning needs, and promoting confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will have experience working in educational settings, particularly with students with additional needs. Full-time commitment required with competitive pay to scale.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an education setting, particularly with additional learning needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable.
• Able to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with young people in an education setting

Patient

Empathetic

Adaptable

Collaborative work with staff

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g. Teaching Assistant or equivalent)

Job description

About Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a great school in Maghull starting in January 2026. 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.

1:1 Teaching Assistant

• Location - Maghull, L31
• Type of work - Long Term
• Start date - January 2026
• Contract type - Long-term Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Pay - Paid to scale
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.
• Provide two professional references/cover the last 2 years

If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert.