one to one teaching assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support young learners in a nurturing and inclusive environment. This rewarding role involves providing tailored assistance to two individual children, focusing on their social and emotional needs. With a strong emphasis on literacy and phonics, you'll play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning atmosphere. The school offers attractive pay rates, extensive training opportunities, and ongoing support, ensuring you are well-prepared and confident in your role. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Weekly pay

CPD courses

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Online Portal for time sheets

Qualifications

• Qualified L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience with 1:1 or SEN support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to Year 1 and Year 3 children with social and emotional needs.
• Assist with attention, focus, and personal care reminders.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Initiative

Relationship Building

Support for Learning Engagement

Education

L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive? Do you have a nurturing and patient approach? Are you after a support role that offers variation?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Blackpool, starting Monday, 28th April for the length of the summer term (term time). The hours are Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30. This is a catholic Primary school with a strong focus on English, phonics and literacy skills. They have an inclusive approach and wholesome school layout and culture designed to make children feel safe and learning accessible.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of two individual children:

In the Morning (AM):

You will provide 1:1 support to a lovely Year 1 child who requires assistance with their social and emotional needs, specifically supporting attention and focus within the classroom.

In the Afternoon (PM):

You will provide 1:1 support to a delightful Year 3 child who also experiences similar social and emotional needs, with the additional requirement of reminders to use the toilet (approximately twice during the afternoon session, at break time and towards the end of the lesson before school pick-up).

We are looking for someone who is:

1. Qualified L2 OR L3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
2. Previous 1:1 or SEN experience.
3. Patient, understanding, and empathetic.
4. Proactive and able to use their initiative.
5. Excellent at building positive relationships with children.
6. Able to support learning and engagement in the classroom.
7. Reliable and committed to the role.
8. Experience working with children with social and emotional needs is desirable but not essential.

In return, we can offer you:

1. Attractive rates of pay and weekly pay.
2. We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses via the national college, more than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor.
3. Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
4. Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
5. Online Portal for your time sheets and log your availability.

For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed).