1:1 Learning Support Assistant

A welcoming and nurturing primary school in Windsor is seeking a motivated and reliable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to become part of their dedicated team. This full-time role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, offering tailored assistance to a child in the Early Years setting.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Early Years, you’ll be instrumental in supporting a positive, stimulating, and caring environment where the child can flourish both academically and socially.

Responsibilities:

🟣 Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, using a range of strategies to aid communication, interaction, and engagement.
🟣 Implement personalised learning and behaviour support plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
🟣 Encourage social interaction, independence, and confidence through tailored activities and positive reinforcement.
🟣 Support the child’s sensory and emotional regulation needs to ensure a calm and productive learning environment.
🟣 Collaborate closely with the teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.
🟣 Record observations and progress, feeding back regularly to teaching staff and parents to inform next steps.

Requirements:

✔️ Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable.
✔️ Genuine enthusiasm for helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
✔️ Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
✔️ Flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude.
✔️ Possession of a DBS on the Update Service, or readiness to obtain one.
✔️Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
 
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role supporting a child’s journey in education, we’d love to hear from you!