1to1 Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support children at a welcoming SEN school in Penzance. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives by providing essential support and promoting a nurturing environment, ideal for those who thrive in collaborative educational settings.

Benefits

Interview preparation advice and support

24/7 access to a UK GP

Statutory employment rights including sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary setting is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Nurturing and inclusive approach to support children's development.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for named children with Educational Health Care Plans.
• Implement effective strategies for positive behaviour and learning.
• Assist with day-to-day learning and personal development activities.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Initiative

Education

Previous experience in supporting children with SEND

Job description

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1:1 Teaching Assistant / SEND Support Assistant - TR18

Are you passionate about supporting children’s development in a nurturing and inclusive environment? My client, a welcoming SEN school in Penzance, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. In this role, you’ll make a significant impact by supporting two children with Educational Health Care Plans, ensuring they receive the tailored care and guidance they need to thrive. This is a FULL TIME role with varied hours, perfect for someone seeking a role in a collaborative school community.

Why You Should Apply

• Play a key role in helping students with SEND achieve their potential.
• Be part of a supportive and committed team that values collaboration.
• Enjoy a lively and positive working environment with a great sense of community.
• Benefit from a school culture that values fairness, consistency, and positive behaviour management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for named children with Educational Health Care Plans.
• Implement effective strategies to encourage positive behaviour and learning outcomes.
• Assist with day-to-day learning, both in class and during personal development activities.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
• Promote the school’s vision of "One Team, Working Together, Learning Together, Succeeding Together" through your daily interactions with students and staff.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a patient and fair approach to every child.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently, as well as take direction when needed.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary setting is a plus.
• Positive, forward-thinking, and with a great sense of humour.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

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 additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. 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 to the above we also offer:

• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay