1to1 Teaching Assistant

Job Vacancy: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Dawlish
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £14.45 - £15.20 per hour (based on experience)

Support a Child’s Learning as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive school in Dawlish is seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to a child with additional learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s education, ensuring they can access the curriculum and thrive in a supportive environment.

Role Overview

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support the student’s social, emotional, and academic development. You will play a key role in creating a positive and engaging learning experience, helping the child gain confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support in the classroom and during school activities.
• Adapt lesson materials and learning strategies to meet the child’s individual needs.
• Implement SEN strategies as directed by the teacher and SENCO.
• Monitor and document progress, sharing updates with staff and parents.
• Encourage the development of essential social and communication skills.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the child receives the best possible support.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a 1:1 or SEN support role is desirable but not essential.
• A caring and patient approach, with a passion for supporting children’s learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and a proactive attitude to engaging and encouraging students.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student well-being.

What We Offer

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.45 - £15.20 (depending on experience).
• A full-time, permanent role in a supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• A rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact.
• A school that values staff well-being and career progression.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s education and development, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a school that makes a difference.

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