Specialist Teaching Assistant
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Location: Norfolk
Contract
Are you a patient, dedicated support professional looking to make a real difference to young people who need more from their education?
About the role
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access their learning and thrive. Working with an education provider in Norfolk, you'll provide tailored support that meets the individual needs of the young people in your care.
You'll build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and independence. Your role will be hands-on and varied, and no two days will look the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
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Working closely with teachers to deliver planned learning activities and adapt them to individual needs.
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Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils to develop confidence and independence.
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Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
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Monitoring and recording pupil progress and feeding back to the teaching team.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
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Experience of supporting children or young people in an educational or care setting
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A patient, calm and encouraging approach
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The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
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A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
Desirable (but not essential):
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A relevant teaching assistant or support qualification
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Experience of supporting pupils with additional or specialist needs
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An understanding of strategies that promote engagement and positive behaviour
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Is dedicated to making a real difference to young people's education
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Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
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Adapts well to a varied and hands-on role
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Communicates clearly and works patiently with pupils of all abilities
If you're ready to help young people build their confidence and thrive in their learning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your support career.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
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