1 Support Assistant

Job title:

1 Support Assistant

Company

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Support Assistant
Location: Secondary Alternative Provision, Darwen (SEMH Provision)
Salary: £12.90 per hour
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Position Type: Long-term, Full-timeAbout the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant to join our team at a secondary Alternative Provision in Darwen, working with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this role, you will provide tailored support to students on a one-to-one basis, helping them engage with their learning, develop social skills, and overcome challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. This is a rewarding opportunity where your contributions will have a direct and positive impact on students’ progress and well-being.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs, assisting with academic tasks and behavioural challenges.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal development.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment where students feel supported and motivated to learn.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop and implement strategies to meet individual students’ learning needs.
• Monitor students’ progress and well-being, providing feedback to relevant staff members.
• Assist with de-escalation techniques and support students during challenging situations.

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly in an educational or SEMH setting (preferred but not essential).
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both with students and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work as part of a team while being flexible and adaptable to the needs of students.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A long-term, full-time position in a rewarding setting.
• £12.90 per hour, with regular working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and believe you can offer the support they need, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click Apply Now below. Keira will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Expected salary

£12.9 per hour

Location

Darwen, Lancashire

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:56:25 GMT

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