Pupil Support Assistant — Calm, One-to-One Learning

The Methodist Church in Britain; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Wyvern Academy is recruiting a part-time teaching assistant on a term-time basis, working 30.75 hours across the week. The role centres on supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, with a focus on communication, sensory and behavioural needs, plus personal care delivered with dignity.

The post suits someone patient and calm when plans change; visa sponsorship is not available and start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Patience, calm and steadiness in loud, unpredictable or emotionally demanding situations.
• Kindness and the ability to offer reassurance during difficult moments.
• Resilience, compassion and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt when plans change.
• Ability to work as part of a team, value honesty and cope with tough moments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, often one-to-one and sometimes in small groups
• Deliver personalised learning for pupils with communication, sensory or behavioural needs
• Help pupils manage strong emotions, sensory needs and overwhelm calmly, safely and with compassion
• Create a supportive, predictable environment where pupils feel safe to try and grow
• Keep the day running smoothly when plans change
• Celebrate each pupil's progress, however small
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and colleagues on each pupil's programme of learning and care
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect, after full training
• Bring creativity into lessons through sensory activities, structured play, music and humour

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Job description

Wyvern Academy is recruiting a part-time teaching assistant on a term-time basis, working 30.75 hours across the week. The role centres on supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, with a focus on communication, sensory and behavioural needs, plus personal care delivered with dignity.

The post suits someone patient and calm when plans change; visa sponsorship is not available and start date is ASAP.