Lifeskills Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support & Independence

Company Name:New Meaning Training Limited.; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Meaning Training (NMT) invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join our Berkshire Achieve Lifeskills team. This curriculum-focused role supports learners aged 16–24 with EHCPs through structured sessions, 1:1 and small-group support, and real-life practice aimed at independence.

You will adapt activities to meet individual needs, track progress, and reinforce learning in a SEND-led environment. A proactive, patient approach and solid communication skills are essential to help

Qualifications

• Experience with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Experience in a classroom or structured learning environment.
• Ability to adapt activities to individual learner needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support tutors in delivering structured Achieve Lifeskills sessions across topics.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help learners engage and progress.
• Assist learners to apply skills in practical contexts, e.g., cooking and budgeting.
• Adapt activities to meet EHCP outcomes and individual needs.
• Encourage participation, independence and engagement during sessions.
• Support behaviour, emotional regulation and group dynamics.
• Help track learner progress, engagement and next steps.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, purposeful learning environment aligned with NMT expectations.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH experience

Classroom experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

New Meaning Training (NMT) invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join our Berkshire Achieve Lifeskills team. This curriculum-focused role supports learners aged 16–24 with EHCPs through structured sessions, 1:1 and small-group support, and real-life practice aimed at independence.

You will adapt activities to meet individual needs, track progress, and reinforce learning in a SEND-led environment. A proactive, patient approach and solid communication skills are essential to help