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1to1 Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers
Full-time
On-site
Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom
£14 - £15 GBP hourly

Job Vacancy: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Totnes
Contract: Full-Time

Start: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (£14.45 - £15.20 per hour)

 

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs?

 

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a school in Totnes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the educational experience of a child with specific learning needs, helping them thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

 

About the Role:
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to a student, working closely with the class teacher to ensure the child’s academic, social, and emotional development. You will play a crucial role in helping the student engage with the curriculum, overcome challenges, and build confidence in their learning journey.

 

Key Responsibilities of a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

  • Provide individual support to a student, both in and out of the classroom
  • Assist with lesson delivery and ensure the student is able to access the curriculum
  • Implement strategies to support the student’s learning and development, as outlined by the class teacher or SENCO
  • Monitor the student’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher and parents
  • Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes the student’s well-being
  • Work closely with other staff members to ensure the student’s needs are met
  • Support the student in developing social and communication skills

Key Requirements:

  • Experience working with children, ideally in a 1:1 or SEN support role (preferred but not essential)
  • A passion for supporting children’s learning and development
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships with children
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting to the child’s needs
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

  • A competitive hourly rate of £14.45 - £15.20, depending on experience
  • Full-time, permanent position
  • A supportive and friendly team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A rewarding role with the chance to make a real difference in a child’s education
  • A commitment to staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. 

 

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

 

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. 

 

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

 

In addition you will receive: 

 

  • Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
  • Permanent job roles
  • Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
  • Working to Agency Workers Regulations
  • Interview preparation, advice and support
  • Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay