Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Seaton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide individualised support to a child within a welcoming primary school. The role focuses on helping with learning, communication and social development while building a trusted, one-to-one relationship.

You will adapt your approach to meet the child’s needs, promoting confidence and independence, and you will work closely with teachers and school staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Good understanding of autism and diverse communication methods.
• Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual learning, sensory and emotional needs.
• Caring, patient and positive attitude in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, positive relationships with the child.
• Provide consistent one-to-one support.
• Encourage confidence, independence and participation.
• Work with teachers and school staff.
• Remain calm and patient in challenging situations.

Skills

One-to-one support

Autism awareness

Patience and empathy

Adaptability

Communication with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant | 30 Hours Per Week | Temporary

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide individualised support to a child within a welcoming primary school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a meaningful difference to a child's education, confidence and development.

You will become a consistent and trusted key adult for the child, providing one-to-one support to help them access learning, develop confidence and independence, and participate successfully in the wider life of their class and school.

The role is 30 hours per week and is a temporary position named to an individual child. There is potential for the role to continue over several academic years, subject to the child's continued attendance, ongoing support needs and associated provision and funding.

Teaching Personnel are looking for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs, with a good understanding of autism and the different ways children may communicate and express their needs.

Every child is different, so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to meet individual learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs. You will understand that behaviour can sometimes be a form of communication and be able to respond with patience, empathy and a positive approach.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build warm, positive and trusting relationships with children
• Provide consistent one-to-one support
• Encourage confidence, independence and participation
• Adapt their approach to suit individual needs
• Remain calm, patient and positive in challenging situations
• Support the child to access learning and classroom activities
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff
• Show resilience, flexibility and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

Above all, you will care about helping children achieve their potential and giving them the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive.

Teaching Personnel understands how rewarding working with children with additional needs can be, while also recognising the importance of having the right support around you.

As a Teaching Personnel educator, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Access to a pension scheme
• Ongoing support throughout your role
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within primary education

CALL: 01392 920363

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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