Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a group of children with additional needs in a DL6 area primary school. The role is part-time, Wednesday to Friday, with an immediate start and potential for long-term extension depending on school needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide individualised support, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning.
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary school is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to help children access classroom learning and activities.
• Support children with their individual learning needs and targets.
• Help children remain focused and engaged during activities.
• Support communication, social development, confidence and independence.
• Provide reassurance, encouragement and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Support classroom routines and transitions.
• Foster positive behaviour and help children develop strategies for managing challenges.
• Adapt activities and resources to help children access learning.
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate learning and activities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure consistent support.

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs - Part Time - Immediate Start

DL6 Area - Competitive Daily Rate (dependent on experience)

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the DL6 area.

This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to Friday, 3 days per week, supporting a group of children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent and individualised support, helping children to access learning, develop confidence and independence, and enjoy a positive experience at school.

The role is available for an immediate start and is ongoing, with the potential to become long-term depending on the needs of the school.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning. Previous experience supporting children with additional needs within a primary school setting is desirable.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and enthusiastic teaching team, the desired Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support to a group of children with additional needs.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing consistent support to help children access classroom learning and activities.
• Supporting children with their individual learning needs and targets.
• Helping children to remain focused and engaged during activities.
• Supporting communication, social development, confidence, and independence.
• Providing reassurance, encouragement, and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Supporting children with classroom routines and transitions.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to develop appropriate strategies for managing challenges.
• Adapting activities and resources where appropriate to help children access learning.
• Encouraging participation in age-appropriate learning and classroom activities.
• Supporting the development of communication, social, emotional, and independence skills.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure consistent support.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and respond effectively to their individual needs.

The School

This friendly and inclusive primary school in the DL6 area is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support a group of children with additional needs.

The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing high-quality education within a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school has a strong community ethos and is committed to ensuring pupils receive the individual support they need to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assista