1:1 Learning and Behaviour Support Assistant

Role: 1:1 Learning and Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Southampton

Pay: £12.82-£14.72 an hour

Start date: October 2024

Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term-time only  

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with previous experience supporting pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs? Are you looking for a role in which you can apply your skills and previous SEN experience?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

GSL Education are supporting a fantastic local mainstream primary school who are in search of an experienced teaching assistant who can support a pupil who requires 1:1 and small group support.

The role will consist of providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs, including complex behaviour. The ideal candidate will be confident working with SEN pupils, and be able to tailor and adapt support accordingly to respond effectively to the needs of the pupils.

This role is term-time only, 8:30-15:30 Monday to Friday, on a temporary basis initially, but with scope to become permanent.  

The ideal candidate will:

• Have lots of patience, be proactive and committed to providing high-quality support
• Ideally you will have prior experience working with children
• Have a strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Role of a 1:1 Learning and Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson for the 1:1 pupil, ensuring that the pupil is engaged and included.  
• Helping to create materials and resources for the 1:1 pupil, working closely with the teacher and other members of support staff.
• Support pupils both in and out of the classroom, taking groups off for interventions.

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the relevant skills for the job, please apply now! Once we have read through your application, we will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

 
To work with GSL Education as a Communication Support Worker, you should:
 

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. 

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of a 1:1 Learning and Behaviour Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.