Impactful 1:1 Year 7 Support Assistant (Long-Term)

Reed; Herstmonceux; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role for academic year

School hours 8:15am - 3:15pm

Supportive staff team

1:1 with Year 7 student

Job summary

Reed is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 student in a specialist educational setting in Hailsham. This long-term supply role runs for the full academic year, with daily hours from 8:15am to 3:15pm.

You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure the pupil accesses learning, builds confidence, and makes progress. A supportive team environment and DBS checks are standard for this placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within education, youth work, care, residential, or support settings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 student.
• Help adapt learning activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Support the student within mainstream classroom activities.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to promote progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

Reed is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 student in a specialist educational setting in Hailsham. This long-term supply role runs for the full academic year, with daily hours from 8:15am to 3:15pm.

You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure the pupil accesses learning, builds confidence, and makes progress. A supportive team environment and DBS checks are standard for this placement.