Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment specialist is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant in Leicester Forest East to support a Year 2 student facing behavioural challenges. This full-time role requires patience and experience in managing challenging behaviours. The position offers a competitive rate of £100 per day, with the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioural challenges is essential.
• Ability to remain calm when managing challenging behaviour is crucial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working with children with behavioural challenges

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm and professional

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

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