1-1 Teaching Assistant

1-1 Teaching Assistant | Lowestoft

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to make a tangible difference in a young learner's life by providing one-to-one support in a thriving school environment? We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed 1-1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Lowestoft.

The Role:

You’ll provide dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them to access the curriculum, overcome barriers to learning, and fully participate in school life. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to implement support plans and help the pupil reach their full academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one support to a specific pupil.
• Implement and assist with individual education plans (IEPs) and learning strategies.
• Foster the pupil's independence and confidence in the classroom.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Assist the class teacher with general classroom duties.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure consistent support.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping every child succeed.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to CPD training and development
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants — paid even if no work is available that day
• Competitive weekly pay, with additional pay for long commutes or extended hours
• Simple online systems
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Apply now for the role of 1-1 Teaching Assistant. Recruitment is ongoing, and successful candidates will be appointed as soon as possible.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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