1to1 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Axminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join their team as 1:1 Teaching Assistants. This rewarding role focuses on providing tailored support to children with special educational needs, including autism and ADHD. You will work closely with students to foster a positive learning environment and help them thrive academically and socially. Ideal candidates are those with experience in education or coaching, who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. If you are ready to embrace this fulfilling opportunity, apply today!

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is essential.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and support strategies is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support tailored to individual students’ needs.
• Assist in planning and delivering lessons, as well as preparing resources.
• Support students’ social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience with children

Knowledge of SEN

Resilience

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

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Contract:

Full or Part time, term time only

Start:

April

Salary:

Starting at £14.45 per hour

About the role:

Are you a caring, motivated individual passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Whether you have experience as a teaching assistant, support worker or sports coach, this is your opportunity to inspire and support students across all stages.

We are seeking dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistants to join our team, offering tailored support to students with a variety of needs. We have opportunities to support Primary school aged children, ranging from 3-11. This role involves working closely with students who have diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

This position focuses on providing individualised support, enabling students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. It is a term-time role with consistent hours, ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support tailored to individual students’ needs
• Assist in planning and delivering lessons, as well as preparing resources
• Support students’ social and emotional development, helping them stay motivated and engaged
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment across all key stages
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to ensure student progress

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience: Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is essential
• Understands SEN: Knowledge of special educational needs and support strategies is highly valued
• Is resilient and adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to tackle new challenges
• Shows a positive attitude: Patience, empathy and a good sense of humour are key
• Seeks growth: You are eager to develop your skills and knowledge further

This role is ideal for graduates, experienced teaching assistants, sports coaches, or anyone seeking a rewarding, term-time position with meaningful impact.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We emphasize delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and your ideal role. You will receive updates on your progress through compliance, applications, and additional information on roles of interest.

We are proud members of the REC with high standards of compliance. Working with us means you will get excellent support and guidance during the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during clearance and onboarding
• Work under Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay