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Teaching Assistant for a Named Pupil / 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - SN11
Are you ready to make a real difference in a child’s life? My client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a named pupil at a vibrant and inclusive primary school. In this fulfilling role, you’ll have the chance to provide essential support, foster independence, and help a child overcome challenges while thriving in a nurturing environment. This role is available on a named pupil contract working on a full-time basis, looking to start ASAP!
Why You Should Apply
- Rewarding work: Make a direct and lasting impact by supporting a child with complex physical needs.
- Supportive team: Join a skilled, caring, and collaborative group of educators.
- Professional development: Receive full training for specialized tasks, including physiotherapy exercises, use of mobility aids, and speech therapy techniques.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a term-time-only schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:40 AM-3:15 PM).
- Competitive salary: Grade F SCP 9-11, £26,409-£27,711 pro rata (£13.69-£14.36/hour).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide tailored 1:1 support for a named pupil with severe and complex physical disabilities.
- Assist in developing the pupil’s literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills.
- Undertake physical care tasks such as feeding, dressing, lifting, and adjusting medical appliances.
- Promote independence and self-esteem while helping the pupil overcome emotional barriers to learning.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to implement individualized support plans.
About You
- Be able to do the job as described.
- Patient, nurturing, and adaptable, with a "firm but fair" approach.
- Comfortable with physical care tasks and willing to undergo training.
- Skilled in building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
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 additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. 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 to the above we also offer:
- Guaranteed Pay Plans
- Agency Worker Regulations
- Interview preparation advice and support
- Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
- 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
- Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay
