Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment specialist is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant for a Year 2 student in Leicester. This vital role involves providing personalized support, implementing behaviour management techniques, and ensuring the child's wellbeing within a supportive school environment. Applicants should have relevant experience and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioural challenges - this is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused 1:1 support to a Year 2 student.
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently.
• Support the child's learning and social development.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or childcare

Job description

1:1 Support Assistant - Primary School (LE7, Leicester)
Daily Rate: £100 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Start: Immediate
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced 1:1 Support Assistant to work with a Year 2 student at a welcoming primary school in LE7, Leicester. This is a crucial role supporting a child who requires additional guidance with behaviour management and is prone to extreme physical behaviour.

Key Responsibilities
Provide focused 1:1 support to a Year 2 student throughout the school day
Implement behaviour management strategies in a calm, consistent manner
Support the child's learning and social development
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Maintain detailed records of progress and incidents
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the child and other pupils

Essential Requirements

Experience working with children with behavioural challenges - this is essential
Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, resilience and a positive attitude
Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Right to work in the UK

Highly Desirable

Experience working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) or similar setting
Relevant qualifications in education or childcare
Training in behaviour management techniques
Experience supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer

Competitive daily rate of £100
Supportive school environment
Professional development opportunities
Potential for permanent placement
Full support from Aspire People's dedicated education team

About Aspire People
As a leading education recruitment specialist, we partner with schools across Leicester to provide high-quality staff who make a real difference to children's lives.
Ready to make a positive impact?
For more information or to apply, please contact Aspire People today.
All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.