Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Year 3 Support

Job description

About

Desian Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate TA who is confident supporting children with additional needs and understands the importance of building positive relationships, trust and consistency.

The pupil is a loving, capable and engaging young boy who is currently on the ADHD pathway. He benefits from a calm, patient and nurturing approach, alongside consistent routines and positive behaviour strategies.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day

• Supporting the pupil to access learning and engage positively within the classroom

• Recognising and managing avoidance behaviours through positive and proactive strategies

• Supporting with sensory needs and providing appropriate sensory breaks

• Facilitating additional movement breaks throughout the school day

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning

• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, consistent approach

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay

• A full-time, long-term contract

• Full holiday entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Free training and professional development

• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant

• Access to exclusive vacancies

• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme