One-to-One Teaching Assistant - Mentor & Inspire Learners

Senploy; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a one-year fixed-term role, term-time only. The post involves mentoring a pupil or small groups, supporting teachers, and contributing to a positive, engaging learning environment.

Successful applicants will have a solid basic education, GCSEs in English and Maths, and IT skills. Flexibility, a growth mindset and SEMH experience are valued, along with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the

Qualifications

• Have a 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
• Be flexible and demonstrate a growth mindset
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as a Teaching Assistant
• Previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
• Be experienced and confident in taking additional responsibility within an area of the school, such as food hygiene, Forest School, lunchtimes or school yoga
• Experience of behaviour-management strategies and techniques
• A commitment to professional development and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils
• Maintain an awareness of the EHCPs for pupils in your care and support the meeting and evaluation of targets
• Support the classroom teacher during lessons
• Report on pupils' progress and concerns, liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met
• Supervise pupils during times outside lessons, including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Set work where appropriate and undertake marking
• Build positive relationships with your pupils and drive interaction and positive learning outcomes

Job description

Polaris Education in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a one-year fixed-term role, term-time only. The post involves mentoring a pupil or small groups, supporting teachers, and contributing to a positive, engaging learning environment.

Successful applicants will have a solid basic education, GCSEs in English and Maths, and IT skills. Flexibility, a growth mindset and SEMH experience are valued, along with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities within the