Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Carnforth; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Descripción de la vacante

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. The role involves 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with autism, helping access lessons, build confidence and independence, and work with the SEND team to implement individual strategies.

You will contribute to the pupil's academic and pastoral development, supporting behaviour, engagement and positive relationships within the school environment.

Formación

• Experience working with secondary-age children.
• Experience supporting children with autism or additional needs is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, understanding and nurturing approach.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.
• Help the pupil access lessons and participate in learning.
• Support development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support pupil in managing classroom demands and school environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the pupil and SEND team.
• Support academic and pastoral needs as required.
• Encourage pupil independence within classroom and school.

Conocimientos

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Educación

Level 2 childcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Teaching Assistant - Carnforth, Lancashire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Carnforth? Vision for Education is working with a well-established secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire, to recruit a Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and committed Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential.

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Carnforth, Lancashire

As a Teaching Assistant in Carnforth, you will work closely on a 1:1 basis with a Year 7 pupil with autism, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

The Teaching Assistant will help the pupil access their learning, develop confidence and independence, and engage positively with school life. You will work alongside teaching staff and the school's SEND team to follow appropriate strategies and provide consistent support based on the pupil's individual needs.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.
• Helping the pupil access lessons and participate fully in learning.
• Supporting the development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Providing reassurance and helping the pupil manage the demands of the school environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging engagement with learning.
• Working closely with teachers and the school's SEND team.
• Building a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil both academically and pastorally where required.
• Helping the pupil develop strategies to become more independent within the classroom and wider school environment.

The Teaching Assistant position in Carnforth is due to start in November 2026 and will be a long-term temporary role with no set end date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to a young person's secondary school experience.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position in Carnforth, you will:

• Have experience working with secondary-age children.
• Ideally have experience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Be patient, understanding and nurturing in your approach.
• Be confident using your own initiative when required.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Be committed to supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them achieve their potential.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications, which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.