Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: 1-1 Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Liverpool)

Are you passionate about making a difference in a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1-1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and collaborative team in an alternative provision setting in Liverpool.

The Role
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting a student on a 1-1 basis, helping them to overcome barriers to education and build a positive and trusting relationship. This is a full-time position with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, trustworthy relationships with the student, fostering a safe and comfortable learning environment.
• Provide emotional and educational support to help the student re-engage with their education.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.
• Encourage and motivate the student to achieve their personal and academic goals.

About You:
The ideal candidate will:

• Be empathetic, patient, and able to connect with young people.
• Have experience in a similar role or working with children with additional needs.
• Be committed to creating a positive and nurturing learning experience.
• Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to the supportive environment within the provision.

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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