Teaching Assistant 1:1

Willow Park School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Park School in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant 1:1 to join a busy, supportive team dedicated to delivering an excellent learning environment.

Experience in mainstream or specialist education is welcome, with SEN knowledge advantageous. The role involves safeguarding, promoting positive behavior, supporting whole-class lessons, small group work and providing one-to-one support to pupils, including personal care if required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous
• You must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people
• You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class lessons, group work and one-to-one work with pupils
• Promote a positive culture and help improve life chances of our children and young people
• Respond to individual needs and ensure the safety and accessibility of learning for all students

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant 1:1 to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.