Job description
About Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a great school in Southport starting in September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
1. Location – Southport, PR8
2. Type of work – Long Term
3. Start date – September 2025
4. Contract type – Long-term Temporary
5. Full time/part time – Full time
6. Pay: Paid to scale
7. Hours: – 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Key Responsibilities:
8. Work closely with a specific student to support their learning and progress across the curriculum.
9. Assist with adapting lesson materials to meet the student’s individual needs.
10. Promote student engagement, confidence, and independence.
11. Liaise effectively with teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers.
12. Support the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
13. Experience working with young people in an education setting, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable.
14. Patient, empathetic, and adaptable
15. Able to work collaboratively with staff
16. A relevant qualification ( Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is an advantage.
To be eligible:
17. Hold Right to Work in the UK
18. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
19. Provide two professional references/cover the last 2 years
If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert.