1to1 Teaching Assistant

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

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Location: Totnes
Contract Type: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: £14.45 - £15.20 (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's educational journey?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Totnes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a student, providing tailored support to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support for a student with additional needs, ensuring their learning and emotional well-being are prioritised.
• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual learning plans and adapting resources to meet the student's needs.
• Promote a positive and nurturing environment that encourages engagement and independence.
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the student, fostering confidence and motivation.
• Monitor and report on the student’s progress to teachers and other relevant staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in a one-to-one capacity, is highly desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of additional needs, such as SEND, and how to provide effective support.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic nature.
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively with school staff and families.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.45 - £15.20, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and friendly working environment within a school that values your contribution.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a student’s educational experience.

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