One to One Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Carnforth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate One-to-One Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Carnforth. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to a pupil with additional learning needs. Candidates should have relevant experience and ideally be Team Teach trained, helping foster an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training

Supportive and friendly team environment

Well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with specific learning needs.
• Monitor and report on the pupil's progress.
• Assist with personal care or behaviour management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: One-to-One Teaching Assistant
Location: Carnforth
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 15 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate One-to-One Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school community in Carnforth. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child's education and development. The role involves providing tailored support to a pupil with additional learning needs. Ideally the candidate is to be Team Teach trained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with specific learning needs, ensuring they can access the full curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and other staff members to plan and deliver personalised learning activities.
• Monitor and report on the pupil's progress, adapting strategies as needed in consultation with the SENCO and teaching team.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, or behaviour management, where appropriate.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and school-wide activities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is highly desirable.
• A collaborative, flexible attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references.

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey.
• A well-resourced school with a commitment to inclusive education.

If you're enthusiastic, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with diverse needs, we would love to hear from you!

To apply: Please call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'