1:1 Teaching Assistant

We are supporting a well-established, independent school in Staffordshire for the recruitment of a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant, to provide individual support to a child. Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (x2 part time opportunities available) - fixed term, dependent on the ongoing support required by the child x1 - 24 hours per week x1 - 15 hours per week Salary: To be discussed Start date: As soon as possible subject to satisfactory references and DBS This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support professional to provide dedicated support to a pupil, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The school is looking for someone who understands that every child learns differently, and who can adapt their approach to help a pupil access learning, develop independence and enjoy their time at school. Main job purpose: To work with a named child to develop 1:1 support arrangements, which enable the pupil to overcome a range of barriers to learning. To enable the child to achieve their full learning potential and facilitate their personal, academic, social and moral development. To ensure a good relationship can be built with the child, the successful candidate will need to be confident with their communication skills. To assist the Headteacher/SENCO to promote the child s academic, social and emotional development. This will be achieved through the development and implementation of ..... full job details .....