Teaching Assistant - Vulnerable Learners

Vision for Education Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable learners in York, delivering 1:1 and small-group work to boost academic progress and personal development. The role involves creating targeted interventions, tracking progress, and liaising with teaching staff.

The successful candidate will be empathetic, patient, and well-organised, with experience supporting children or young people in educational or care settings.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and supportive demeanor.
• Experience working with vulnerable learners or SEN.
• Ability to record and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners toward academic and personal development goals.
• Deliver targeted interventions based on individual learner needs.
• Maintain accurate records and provide feedback to teaching and support teams.
• Create and prepare resources for interventions and progress tracking.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Interventions

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Vulnerable Learners

Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Location: York

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or experienced Care Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young people?

Vision for Education are looking for a caring, empathetic and organised individual to work with vulnerable learners, including students with SEN and those who may be struggling to achieve, catch up or develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's academic progress, personal development and preparation for adulthood.

The Role

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping learners work towards individual academic and personal development goals.

Support may include:

• Helping students develop their confidence and communication skills
• Supporting learners with basic Maths and English
• Helping students improve their organisation and time-management skills
• Supporting learners to develop greater independence
• Delivering targeted interventions based around individual learner needs
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and make progress
• Supporting vulnerable learners, including those with SEN
• Tracking and monitoring learner progress
• Maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to teaching and support teams
• Creating and preparing resources for individual and small-group interventions

Every intervention will have a clear academic or personal development goal, with progress monitored and recorded to demonstrate the impact of the support provided.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic, patient and supportive
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Organised and able to manage their workload effectively
• Confident working on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Comfortable recording and monitoring student progress
• Professional and able to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• Experienced working with children or young people in an educational, care or support setting

You may already be working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or Care Worker, or have other relevant experience supporting young people.

What We Offer

As a Teaching Assistant working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110
• PAYE pay, with rates based on experience, qualifications and the role
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
• Pension contributions
• Access to CPD and professional development
• Social and networking events
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting vulnerable learners

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