About Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a great school in Wigan starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Location - Wigan, WN1
- Type of work - Long Term
- Start date - As soon as possible
- Contract type - Long-term Temporary
- Full time/part time - Full time
- Pay: Paid to scale
- Hours: - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with a specific student to support their learning and progress across the curriculum.
- Assist with adapting lesson materials to meet the student's individual needs.
- Promote student engagement, confidence, and independence.
- Liaise effectively with teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers.
- Support the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with young people in an education setting, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable
- Able to work collaboratively with staff
- A relevant qualification (e.g. Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is an advantage.
To be eligible:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
- Provide two professional references/cover the last 2 years
If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert.
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