Individual Support Assistant

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for an Individual Support Assistant at a mainstream primary school in Cheltenham, offering one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs. You will work with the class teacher and school team to adapt activities to the pupil’s needs and support communication and social development.

The role requires a patient, empathetic, and adaptable individual with a willingness to learn. DBS enhanced or willingness to apply is required; experience in education or childcare is

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, care or support work would be beneficial.
• A patient, positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.
• Knowledge of communication methods such as BSL, Makaton or other augmentative and alternative communication approaches is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to help a pupil engage with classroom learning and daily activities.
• Adapting tasks and learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Supporting communication, interaction and social development.
• Following the pupil’s EHCP and guidance from the school team.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships with peers.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to maintain consistent support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Individual Support Assistant - Cheltenham

Mainstream Primary School - ASAP Start

Academics are working with a welcoming primary school in Cheltenham that is looking for a caring and dedicated Individual Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.

You’ll work alongside the class teacher and wider school team to provide tailored support, adapting activities to suit the pupil’s individual needs. Previous experience in education, childcare, care or support work would be beneficial, although a patient, positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Key Details

• Role: Individual Support Assistant
• Location: Cheltenham
• Setting: Mainstream Primary School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Working Pattern: Full-time, term time only
• Pay: 90- 105 per day, depending on experience
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required, or willingness to apply

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to help a pupil engage with classroom learning and daily activities.
• Adapting tasks and learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Supporting communication, interaction and social development.
• Following the pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and guidance from the school team.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships with peers.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to maintain consistent support.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We’re looking for someone who is patient, empathetic and committed to helping children succeed. You’ll need to be attentive to individual needs, adaptable in your approach and confident building a positive relationship with a pupil.

Experience supporting children with additional needs would be beneficial, particularly within a school or childcare setting. Knowledge of communication methods such as BSL, Makaton or other augmentative and alternative communication approaches would also be useful, but is not essential.

This role could suit an aspiring teacher, psychology or education graduate, experienced teaching assistant, or someone looking to develop a career in special educational needs and inclusive education.

Why Apply Through Academics?

• Valuable one-to-one support experience in a mainstream primary school.
• The opportunity to develop skills in inclusive education and individualised learning.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.

Individual Support Assistant - Cheltenham

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.