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Position Available: Teaching Assistant for 1-2-1 Support

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the development of a Year Two student with speech and language difficulties. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1-2-1 Support: Provide tailored support and guidance to a specific child, helping them improve their speech and language skills through engaging activities and one-on-one interactions.
Learning Support: Collaborate with the class teacher to adapt lesson plans and materials to meet the individual needs of the student, ensuring they have the best chance of success.
Progress Monitoring: Keep detailed records of the child's progress and communicate regularly with the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and parents to provide updates on their development.
Emotional Support: Foster a caring and supportive environment, ensuring the child feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
Inclusive Classroom: Promote inclusivity within the classroom, helping to create an atmosphere where every child feels welcome and can thrive.Qualities we are looking for:

Empathy: A deep understanding of the challenges faced by children with speech and language difficulties and a compassionate approach to their support.
Patience: The ability to provide patient, individualised guidance to help the child progress at their own pace.
Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with the class teacher, SENCO, parents, and other staff members.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and a willingness to explore various teaching strategies and techniques.
Team Player: A collaborative spirit, working seamlessly with the teaching team to provide the best learning environment for all students.
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role or relevant qualifications in education or child development is a plus.What else can we offer?

Welcoming Environment: We pride ourselves on our warm and inclusive school community, where everyone is valued and supported.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm working hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Making a Difference: The chance to have a profound impact on a child's educational journey and help them unlock their full potential.If you're passionate about helping children with speech and language difficulties thrive in a supportive and caring school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Tradewind?

Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your well being matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running