Specialist TA for EOTAS – Canterbury

Academics; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support a student in an EOTAS setting in Canterbury. This full-time, permanent role focuses on personalised learning, wellbeing and progression outside a traditional classroom.

You will provide one-to-one support, work with the education team, and help build academic, social and life skills. The ideal candidate is patient, resilient and able to engage a learner with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Confident adapting learning and communication approaches.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support tailored to the student's individual needs.
• Supporting learning activities and helping the student stay engaged and motivated.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the student.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapting your approach to meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining a calm, patient and consistent approach at all times.

Job description

Academics is seeking a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support a student in an EOTAS setting in Canterbury. This full-time, permanent role focuses on personalised learning, wellbeing and progression outside a traditional classroom.

You will provide one-to-one support, work with the education team, and help build academic, social and life skills. The ideal candidate is patient, resilient and able to engage a learner with additional needs.