Teaching Assistant 1-1

The Progress Group; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,112 - 36,144; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Death in service

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medicash cover

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

MiRewards discounts

Weekly leadership drop-ins

Annual group conference

Job summary

The Progress Group's Progress Schools are seeking a Teaching Assistant 1-1 with integrated pastoral mentoring responsibilities to support both academic learning and holistic student guidance.

You will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, support students with diverse needs, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture while promoting wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in education or support roles.
• Ability to engage learners and support wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide pastoral support and monitor student wellbeing.
• Support students with diverse learning needs.
• Promote inclusive and positive classroom culture.

Skills

Engagement skills

Emotional support

Communication

Equality and safeguarding values

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Join us as a Teaching Assistant 1-1: Empower Futures!

We are seeking teaching Assistants 1‑1 with integrated pastoral mentoring responsibilities, providing both academic support and holistic student guidance. The role involves assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment. In addition, the postholder will take on pastoral responsibilities, offering emotional support, monitoring student wellbeing, and fostering positive relationships to support personal development.

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in‑house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards.
• Weekly drop‑ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop‑ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT.
• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What we are looking for

• Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Qualification: GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent).
• Knowledge: Understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
• Experience: Working within an education setting or equivalent.
• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

About the School

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high‑quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England. We provide high‑quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11‑16‑year‑olds at Key Stage 3 and 4. Our bespoke approach ensures positive progression either back into mainstream education, or into the world of further education, work‑based learning, or employment when leaving us in Year 11.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.