Job Advertisement: 1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Ealing, London
Position: 1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time, supply
Start Date: january
Are you passionate about providing tailored support to children with additional needs? A nurturing and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant to work closely with a pupil who requires individual support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with specific learning needs, helping them to engage with the curriculum and reach their potential.
- Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the individual needs of the pupil.
- Foster a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment for the child.
- Collaborate with the class teacher, SENDCO, and external professionals to ensure the pupil receives comprehensive support.
- Monitor and document the pupil’s progress, contributing to reports and meetings as required.
- Promote the pupil’s social, emotional, and academic development through tailored interventions.
Requirements:
- Proven experience working with children with SEND in a 1:1 or small-group capacity.
- A strong understanding of SEND strategies and the ability to adapt approaches to suit individual needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting pupils with additional challenges.
- A relevant qualification in education or SEND is desirable but not essential.
- A valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community in Ealing.
- Opportunities for training and professional development in SEND education.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
If you are a compassionate and skilled teaching assistant eager to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please send your CV to aaron.glasgow@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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