Teaching Assistant: Empower Disengaged Learners

Teach South Kent; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Lymington is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils who are disengaged from learning and helping them build confidence and positive relationships with education.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a consistent approach, adapt methods to individual needs, and encourage involvement in lessons and school life.

Qualifications

• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Confident building relationships with disengaged pupils.
• Strong communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who are disengaged from learning.
• Build positive relationships with students and be a consistent source of encouragement.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve engagement in school.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help students develop social, emotional and educational skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure a consistent approach.
• Adapt approach to meet needs of different students.
• Encourage participation in lessons and wider school life.
• Provide reassurance and guidance to students lacking confidence.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Lymington is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils who are disengaged from learning and helping them build confidence and positive relationships with education.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a consistent approach, adapt methods to individual needs, and encourage involvement in lessons and school life.