Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (2:1 Tuition Support) – Year 9 Pupil with EHCP

Location: Local library, YO26
Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Rate of Pay: £18 per hour

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 2:1 support alongside a tutor for a Year 9 pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The pupil is currently not attending mainstream education and will be working on age-appropriate English and Maths levels in a quiet community library setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the tutor delivering the daily tuition

• Help with planned activities and offer additional support during breaks

• Help breakdown tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks

• Cheer on successes to build confidence and motivation

• Assist with social wellbeing and PSHE learning, helping to develop social skills and relationships

EHCP Outcomes Focus:

• Engage the pupil with literacy and maths activities to build learning confidence and measurable progress

• Support social development by helping the pupil manage relationships and social boundaries to maintain and build friendships

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with EHCPs

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with tutors and support staff

• Commitment to supporting the pupil’s academic and social development

Benefits of working with TP Tutors:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit a busy schedule.
• Access to a dedicated tuition consultant and team to support you in all roles.
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities (including training on our bespoke pupil tracking system).
• Weekly pay through PAYE (meaning no fees from Umbrella companies).
• Our ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme, where you can earn money by nominating your fellow colleagues for work.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like to hear about more opportunities Teaching Personnel can offer you, please apply with an up to date CV.

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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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