1to1 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Dawlish. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to provide individualized support to a student with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment, encouraging independence, and helping the student achieve their academic goals. Join a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in students' lives, while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Supportive School Environment

Rewarding Work

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school setting is essential.
• Knowledge of how to support students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored assistance to help the student engage with the curriculum.
• Track the student’s development and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Experience with children

Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Strong Communication Skills

Patience and Empathy

Classroom Management Skills

Commitment to Education

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Location: Dawlish
Contract: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: £14.45 - £15.20 (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about providing individualised support to students and making a real difference in their education?

We are looking for a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Dawlish. This part-time role offers an excellent opportunity to support a student with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), helping them to thrive in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting a student’s academic and personal development. Your key duties will include:

• Personalised Learning Support: Providing tailored assistance to help the student engage with the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Collaboration with Teachers: Working closely with the class teacher to implement effective learning strategies and adapt support as needed.
• Encouraging Independence: Assisting the student in developing confidence and self-reliance in their learning.
• Monitoring Progress: Tracking the student’s development and providing feedback to teachers to inform further support.
• Behavioural Support: Helping the student manage their behaviour positively, using appropriate strategies to support their emotional well-being.
• Building Strong Relationships: Creating a trusting and supportive bond with the student to enhance their learning experience.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive individual who is dedicated to supporting students. The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with children is essential, ideally within a school setting.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN): Knowledge of how to support students with additional needs and adapt learning approaches accordingly.
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Patience and Empathy: A caring and patient approach to working with children who need additional support.
• Classroom Management Skills: Confidence in promoting positive behaviour and fostering an engaging learning environment.
• Commitment to Education: A passion for helping students achieve their full potential.
• Qualifications: A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable, but relevant experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £14.45 - £15.20 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible Working Hours: A part-time role with potential for long-term opportunities.
• Professional Development: Access to training and development to support career progression.
• Supportive School Environment: Join a team committed to the success and well-being of all students.
• Rewarding Work: Play a key role in helping a student overcome challenges and reach their potential.

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