Teaching Assistant

Are you dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students facing unique challenges? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking an individual with unwavering commitment to join our team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a partner school in Newport. In this role, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to a pupil with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and some behavioral issues within a mainstream classroom setting.

While prior professional experience with children with ALN ) is beneficial, we welcome applications from individuals with personal experience.

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: Minimum £12.90 per hour

Start: May 2024

Responsibilities of the 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-on-one support to a pupil with ALN and some behavioural issues in a mainstream classroom.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher to implement tailored strategies for the identified pupil.
• Demonstrate strength, resilience, and patience in addressing the individual needs of the pupil.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to the pupil's academic and social development.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviors and implementing behavior management techniques as required.
• Monitor and track the pupil's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, providing social and emotional support.

Key Requirements for a Successful 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Hold a Child only DBS certificate that is registered on the Update System.
• Provide 2 professional references covering 24 months.
• To be strong and resilient when facing challenging behaviour. Demonstrated strength and resilience in managing challenging behavior.

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.
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