Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Andover. This role is essential in helping children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs thrive. You will provide personalized support, foster an inclusive learning atmosphere, and work closely with teachers to adapt strategies for individual learning plans. The position offers a competitive pay rate, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. If you are proactive and passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this rewarding role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Weekly pay

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with children, especially those with special educational needs, is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with special educational needs.
• Assist the child in accessing the curriculum and participating in activities.
• Support the child's social and emotional development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication Skills

Understanding of SEMH

Education

Relevant qualifications for working with children

Job description

Location: Andover
School Type: 11-16
Special Educational Needs: SEMH, challenging behavior, Autism & Learning Difficulties
Position: Full-Time, 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £13.86 per hour

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 teaching assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Andover supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The school caters to a diverse range of special educational needs, and a primary understanding of SEMH and some other learning difficulties is essential. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting a child with special educational needs, helping them to thrive and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and enriching environment. Experience of working with children and young people with special needs would be advantageous but not essential! If you are someone who is proactive, likes to get stuck in, and is looking for a new challenging yet rewarding role, then please apply with your CV as we'd like to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with special educational needs.
• Assist the child in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support with personal care and communication needs where appropriate.
• Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to monitor progress and adapt strategies.
• Help develop and implement individualized learning plans for the child.
• Support the child’s social and emotional development, encouraging positive behaviour.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally with special educational needs (SEN) or adults with additional needs. (Not essential)
• Holds a passion for helping children reach their potential, regardless of their challenges.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing approach.
• Is able to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Holds a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate of £13.86 per hour.
• Pay weekly!
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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