Empowering Year 6: One-to-One Teaching Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocklington Prep School is seeking a highly experienced One-to-One Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with a tailored plan under their EHCP. You will work closely with the class teacher, parents, and external professionals to enable access to learning, build confidence and independence, and help achieve targets in Speech and Language, Social and Emotional, Physical and Cognitive domains.

The role requires experience with additional needs, ideally one-to-one, with understanding of KS2

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, ideally on a one-to-one basis.
• Good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Knowledge of learning differences such as EBSA, autism and speech and language needs would be advantageous.
• Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities alongside the class teacher.
• Implement speech and language programmes as part of therapy support.
• Support occupational therapy targets when required.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt activities to needs.
• Promote inclusion and foster social, emotional and educational development.
• Collaborate with parents and external professionals to support EHCP targets.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Excellent communication

One-to-one support experience

Flexible & organised

Education

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C+)

Job description

Pocklington Prep School is seeking a highly experienced One-to-One Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with a tailored plan under their EHCP. You will work closely with the class teacher, parents, and external professionals to enable access to learning, build confidence and independence, and help achieve targets in Speech and Language, Social and Emotional, Physical and Cognitive domains.

The role requires experience with additional needs, ideally one-to-one, with understanding of KS2