1to1 Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Brixham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalized support in a vibrant school environment in Brixham. This part-time position aims to enhance the educational experience of a student with specific learning needs, ensuring they receive tailored assistance for their academic success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

Professional Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Support for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential, preferably in an educational setting.
• Understanding of special educational needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a student with an EHCP.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement personalized learning strategies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patience

Empathy

Classroom Management

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Brixham
Contract: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: £14.45 - £15.20 (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about providing personalised support to students?

We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school in Brixham. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a student's educational experience by providing tailored support in a positive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities of a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual student who has an EHCP to provide the support they need to succeed academically and socially. Your role will include:

• Individualised Support: Delivering 1:1 support to a student to help them engage with the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Collaboration with Teachers: Working closely with the class teacher to implement personalised learning strategies and ensure the student’s needs are met.
• Encouraging Independence: Promoting the student’s independence by helping them complete tasks and develop self-reliance.
• Tracking Progress: Monitoring the student’s progress and providing feedback to the teacher for further assessment.
• Behaviour Management: Assisting the student with managing behaviour, promoting positive actions and strategies for success.
• Building Positive Relationships: Creating a supportive and trusting relationship with the student, providing emotional support to help them thrive.

Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for an individual with a caring and proactive approach, who is motivated to support students in their learning. The following qualifications and skills are required:

• Relevant Experience: Experience working with children is essential. Working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of Special educational needs: An understanding of special educational needs and the ability to create strategies to work with learners with such needs.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with students, teachers, and parents.
• Patience and Empathy: A patient, empathetic approach to working with children, especially those who need extra support.
• Classroom Management Skills: The ability to support positive behaviour in the classroom and foster a productive learning environment.
• Commitment to Education: A passion for helping students succeed and a willingness to adapt learning methods to the needs of the individual.
• Qualifications: A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certification is preferred, though not essential if you have relevant experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: A rate of £14.45 - £15.20 per hour, based on experience.
• Full-Time Contract: A permanent, full-time role with opportunities for long-term growth.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities to further your career in education.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a supportive team of educators and staff committed to the well-being and success of all students.
• Opportunity to Make a Difference: Play an integral part in the academic and personal development of a student, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed.

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 place a huge emphasis on 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 what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

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