One to One Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing community as a One to One Teaching Assistant in Leeds, where you will support and mentor pupils in a safe and engaging environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, fostering their emotional health and academic success. With a commitment to professional development and a friendly, inclusive team, you will help shape a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to improving pupil outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong basic education with GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Building positive relationships to promote learning.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

GCSE Grade C in English Language

GCSE Grade C in Mathematics

A-levels

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Polaris Children’s Services – Ormston School

One to One TEACHING ASSISTANT

Contract: Fixed Term Full-Time Term Time Only

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Headingley

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the School

Located in Headingley, Leeds, our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from early years to secondary age.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over [number] years. Within the Polaris Community, we have six SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that [percentage]% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils
• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to meet pupils' needs
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Setting work where appropriate, and marking
• Building positive relationships with pupils and promoting interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
• Previous experience in a similar role, e.g., Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
• Willingness to take additional responsibilities in areas such as Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga, etc.
• Experience of behaviour management techniques
• Commitment to professional development and learning
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting

What we offer

• A workplace that values emotional health and wellbeing
• Support for your professional development through various opportunities
• An opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives and learning of vulnerable children
• A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes