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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Cheshire
£14000 - £22000 per annum
Education and Training
Contract

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cheshire on a permanent basis. This school provides a supportive environment for children with an autism diagnosis aged 7-16, helping them thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

  • Work closely with a student on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support to meet their individual needs
  • Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons, adapting resources to suit the learning style of the student
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment, building trust with the student and promoting their independence
  • Monitor and assess the student’s progress, feeding back to teachers and other professionals to ensure continuous development
  • Support the student’s social and emotional development, helping them engage with peers and school activities
  • Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behavioural strategies, as directed by the SENCO

Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:

  • Experience working with children with autism or special educational needs (SEN) is essential
  • Ability to work patiently and sensitively with students who have varied learning needs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of autism and its impact on learning and behaviour
  • A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving
  • A driving licence (this school is not accessible via public transport)

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and have the experience and enthusiasm to provide 1:1 support, apply for this Teaching Assistant role today, and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

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Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.

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