Teaching Assistant - EOTAS Student

Academics; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support a student in an EOTAS setting in Canterbury. This full-time, permanent role focuses on personalised learning, wellbeing and progression outside a traditional classroom.

You will provide one-to-one support, work with the education team, and help build academic, social and life skills. The ideal candidate is patient, resilient and able to engage a learner with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Confident adapting learning and communication approaches.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support tailored to the student's individual needs.
• Supporting learning activities and helping the student stay engaged and motivated.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the student.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapting your approach to meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining a calm, patient and consistent approach at all times.

Job description

Location: Canterbury
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a caring, dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's education and wellbeing?

We are seeking a specialist teaching assistant to work with students needs in an EOTAS (Education Other than at School) setting in Canterbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide personalised support to a student who benefits from a tailored approach to learning outside of a traditional school environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the student and the wider education team to create a positive, supportive and engaging learning experience. You will help the student access their education, build confidence and develop important academic, social and life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support tailored to the student's individual needs.
• Supporting learning activities and helping the student stay engaged and motivated.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the student.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapting your approach to meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining a calm, patient and consistent approach at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Confident adapting learning and communication approaches.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Experienced working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.

Previous experience in an EOTAS, SEN, alternative provision or specialist education setting would be advantageous, but the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn are equally important.

Why Join?

This is more than just a Teaching Assistant role. You will have the opportunity to provide meaningful, consistent support to a student and play an important part in helping them progress, develop their confidence and engage positively with education.

If you are looking for a full-time, permanent position in Canterbury where your work can have a real and lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.