Learning Support Practitioner - Level 3 TA

Aspire People; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in Early Years in a Walsall school. The role focuses on supporting learning, social and emotional development for a pupil with autism and low ability, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the class teacher to tailor lessons, fostering confidence and independence, and maintaining a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Prior 1:1 experience and Level 2/3 qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individual students in an educational setting.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual needs.
• Excellent communication with student, staff and parents.
• Flexible and adaptable to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to a specific student in Early Years.
• Collaborate with the teacher to plan and deliver tailored activities.
• Support academic, social and emotional development of the pupil.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt strategies to suit the student’s learning style.
• Assist with progress assessments and feedback to teachers/parents.
• Foster positive relationships and clear communication with school and parents.

Skills

1:1 support

Empathy

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Support Teaching

Job description

Primary School Early Years 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Walsall

Are you passionate about supporting individual student's learning journeys? Do you have experience working with children in a 1:1 setting? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join Aspire People to work in a school in Walsall, working in their Early Years class on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has autism and low ability, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support and assistance to a specific student in Early Years.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the student's unique needs.
• Support the student's academic, social, and emotional development, promoting their self-confidence and independence.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate the student's learning style and abilities.
• Assist with the assessment of the student's progress and provide feedback to the classroom teacher and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with the student and establish clear communication channels with the school and parents.
• Uphold the school's values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 Support Teaching or Learning (or ratio equivalent.)
• Previous experience working with children in a 1:1 capacity, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with the student, staff, and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to provide emotional support when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the student and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Knowledge of relevant teaching methodologies and resources for supporting individual students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or teaching assistant role are desirable but not essential.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.