Specialist Teaching Assistant

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Limited in Suffolk is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning needs and enable participation in lessons. You will work alongside teachers and the support team to tailor activities and monitor progress in a nurturing setting.

The role requires patience, empathy and strong communication to build trust with students, families, and colleagues, while contributing to a safe, inclusive environment and helping pupils gain confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an education or support setting.
• A patient, calm and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver planned learning activities and adapt them to individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and feeding back to the teaching team.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Patient and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Ability to build trusting relations

Job description

Job Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Suffolk

Contract

Are you a patient, dedicated support professional looking to make a real difference to young people who need more from their education?

About the role

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access their learning and thrive. Working with a multi-academy trust in Suffolk, you'll provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of the young people in your care.

You'll build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and independence. Your role will be hands-on and varied, and no two days will look the same.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver planned learning activities and adapt them to individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and feeding back to the teaching team.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an education or support setting
• A patient, calm and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed

Desirable (but not essential):

• A relevant teaching assistant or support qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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