Job Description

The Role
Are you a patient and supportive individual looking to make a real difference in a child's education? We are seeking a Primary School Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students with additional needs. This is a rewarding role where you will help children access learning, develop confidence, and thrive in a mainstream school environment. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with individual students who require specific support to engage with lessons and develop essential skills. You will work alongside teachers to implement strategies that promote progress and well-being.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to primary aged children with SEND.
• Help students engage with lessons.
• Implement strategies to support learning, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Adapt resources and teaching methods to meet the child's individual needs.
• Manage behaviour in a calm and patient manner.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Foster a nurturing and trusting relationship to help children feel safe, valued, and motivated.
• Provide regular feedback on progress.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with individuals who have additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to behaviour management.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
• A good team player with a positive attitude in challenging situations.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working in primary schools settings
• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and communication strategies (e.g., Makaton, PECS).

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!?
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.?

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.