Teaching Assistant

1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 4

Are you a patient and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking to support a young person who needs additional encouragement to engage with education? Do you have experience working with students who experience anxiety and barriers to learning? This school in South Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 4 female student.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent, tailored support to help the student feel safe, confident and able to engage with lessons. You will build a strong, trusting relationship and support her both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage anxiety and gradually increase participation in learning. This role requires someone calm, understanding and resilient, with previous experience supporting young people, ideally within a school or similar setting.

• Providing dedicated 1-2-1 support for a Key Stage 4 student
• Supporting a student with anxiety and engagement difficulties
• Building a positive and trusting relationship
• Helping the student access lessons at an appropriate pace
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff
• Encouraging confidence, independence and participation
• Monitoring and reporting on progress and wellbeing

• Work in a supportive and structured school environment
• Be part of a caring and experienced staff team
• Gain valuable experience supporting SEMH and anxiety
• Receive ongoing support and guidance from leadership
• Work in a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference
• Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience

If you are interested in this 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant opportunity, please apply now or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.