1:1 Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education is currently recruiting dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils who require additional help to access learning within a classroom setting. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a positive impact on their educational journey.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual pupil throughout the school day, providing tailored academic, emotional, and behavioural support. You will assist the class teacher in delivering learning activities, adapt tasks to suit the pupil's needs, and help maintain focus and engagement during lessons. You may also support with social interaction, emotional regulation, and transitions throughout the day.

The role requires patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach. You will be expected to follow individual education plans, behaviour strategies, and guidance from the school's SEN team. Experience supporting children with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties is desirable, however candidates with a strong willingness to learn and relevant childcare or support experience are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in an education or care setting

• A calm, flexible, and reliable approach

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

• The right to work in the UK

What Randstad offers

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE

• Flexible work opportunities, day-to-day, long-term, and permanent roles available

• A dedicated education consultant who understands your preferences

• Online booking system and simple online timesheet submission

• Access to training and CPD opportunities

• £300 refer-a-friend incentive

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain further experience in education or take the next step in a rewarding support role.

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experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university