Now Hiring: One to One Teaching and Learning Assistant Do you want to play a vital role in helping children thrive in the classroom? We are working to support a mainstream primary school in the Tunstall area that is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic One to One Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 2 team in January 2025. What You'll Be Doing: Key Responsibilities As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a central role in supporting both teaching staff and pupils on a day-to-day basis. Your responsibilities will include: - Working closely with class teachers to deliver targeted learning support across Key Stage 2. - Providing 1:1 or small group interventions for pupils who need additional help with literacy, numeracy, or social/emotional development. - Assisting in the preparation and delivery of lesson materials to ensure all learners can access the curriculum. - Supporting pupils with SEN or specific learning needs, using strategies tailored to individual education plans (IEPs). - Encouraging pupil engagement by building positive relationships and promoting independence and confidence. - Monitoring and recording pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and supporting in planning next steps. - Promoting positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policies. - Being a positive role model and upholding the school's values, safeguarding standards, and inclusive ethos. We're Looking For Someone Who… - Has experience working with primary-aged children, particularly in Key Stage 2 (school-based or similar settings preferred). - Is confident supporting children with varying abilities, including those with SEN. -Is calm, patient, and adaptable, especially when working with pupils who may present behavioural or learning challenges. - Can think on their feet and use their initiative to adapt support as needed. - Is a great communicator - able to liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals. - Believes in every child's potential and is committed to helping them succeed both academically and emotionally. - Holds or is working towards a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about supporting children and want to work in an environment where your impact is meaningful and valued, we'd love to hear from you! Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks