Full-Time Teaching Assistant for Student Engagement

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Lymington is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils facing barriers to education. This full-time role, arranged through Teach South, offers £95 to £110 per day and involves one-to-one and small-group support to help disengaged learners re-engage with school and reach their potential.

You will work closely with teaching staff to build confidence, develop social, emotional and academic skills, and encourage positive behaviour in a calm, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils, especially those disengaged from learning.
• Excellent patience, resilience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who are struggling to engage with education.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of encouragement.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve their engagement in school.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help students develop their social, emotional and educational skills.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide a consistent approach to supporting individual pupils.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different students.
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and wider school life.
• Provide reassurance and guidance to students who may lack confidence in their ability or place within education.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Lymington is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils facing barriers to education. This full-time role, arranged through Teach South, offers £95 to £110 per day and involves one-to-one and small-group support to help disengaged learners re-engage with school and reach their potential.

You will work closely with teaching staff to build confidence, develop social, emotional and academic skills, and encourage positive behaviour in a calm, supportive