Year 7 1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Coach

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and CPD

Flexible placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 pupil in the Abergavenny area, starting September 2026. This 1:1 support role is ideal for someone passionate about education and developing a long-term school-based career.

You'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to help the student access learning, stay engaged, and build confidence. Suitable for those with transferable experience such as Youth Workers or Sports Coaches.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in any setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support during lessons.
• Help the pupil stay engaged and on task.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support progress and wellbeing.
• Develop valuable classroom management and behaviour support skills.

Skills

Youth Worker

Behaviour Mentor

Sports Coach

Residential Worker

Support Worker

Learning Mentor

Community Outreach

Graduate

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 pupil in the Abergavenny area, starting September 2026. This 1:1 support role is ideal for someone passionate about education and developing a long-term school-based career.

You'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to help the student access learning, stay engaged, and build confidence. Suitable for those with transferable experience such as Youth Workers or Sports Coaches.