1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Chigwell, Essex
Agency: Vision for Education
Sector: Primary Education
Contract: Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Vision for Education are currently seeking a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chigwell .

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and wants to make a positive difference to a pupil's learning, confidence and development.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and school staff to provide tailored support to a specific pupil throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil in the classroom and during wider school activities.
• Supporting the pupil to access learning and complete classroom tasks.
• Helping develop the pupil's confidence, independence and social skills.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.
• Supporting the pupil's emotional and wellbeing needs.
• Adapting activities and providing additional guidance where required.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to support the pupil's individual needs.
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about supporting children's education and development.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or on a 1:1 basis is desirable but not essential.

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker or similar would be advantageous.

Why work with Vision for Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to a range of primary schools and education opportunities.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions.
• A supportive recruitment team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's education and development.

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