Graduate Academic coach

Step Into Teaching Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a specialist nursery setting in Leicester. Join a team that supports young children, including those with additional needs, to help them learn and reach their potential.

You will work closely with teachers to provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with play-based learning and nursery routines, and help nurture a positive, inclusive learning environment every day.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children is desirable but not required.
• Interest in pursuing teaching, education, psychology or SEND.
• Strong communication and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning, development and daily activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help children develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Assist with classroom routines and play-based activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Specialist Nursery Setting | Leicester

Are you passionate about supporting young children and making a real difference to their lives? Are you considering a future career in teaching, education or childcare?

Step Into Teaching is working with a specialist nursery setting in Leicester to recruit enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist early years environment, supporting children with additional needs and helping them develop, learn and reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support children with their learning, development and daily activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help children develop their communication, social and independence skills.
• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide a nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and engagement.
• Assist with classroom activities, play-based learning and general nursery routines.

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude.
• Interested in pursuing a career in teaching, education, psychology or SEND.

Previous experience working with children or in a school setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience in a specialist early years setting.
• Develop practical skills working with children with SEND.
• Receive ongoing support from Step Into Teaching.
• Build experience towards a future career in education.
• Make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.