Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Belper
Rate: £90 to £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time

Do you have a passion for helping individual students thrive?

A welcoming and supportive school in Belper is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) to provide focused support to a pupil who requires additional help to engage with learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful connection and make a lasting impact on a child’s educational journey.

Your Mission

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA), you’ll work closely with a specific student, offering consistent and personalised support throughout the school day. You’ll help them stay engaged, build confidence, and achieve their learning goals in a nurturing environment.

About the School:

This is a well-established school located in Belper. With a strong emphasis on personalised learning, the school offers a creative and dynamic approach to education. It is supported by a large multidisciplinary team, ensuring that each student receives tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school’s ethos centres on respect, inclusion, and helping young people achieve meaningful progress in all areas of life. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop independence and confidence.

What You''ll Be Doing as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant

• Provide one-to-one support to a pupil, helping them access the curriculum.
• Assist with classroom activities and ensure the student remains focused and involved.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to adapt learning materials.
• Monitor and report on the pupil’s progress and engagement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning space.
• Support the pupil during transitions and break times as needed.

What You Bring to the Table as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with individual pupils.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why You''ll Love Working with Us

• An immediate start to help you plan ahead.
• A friendly and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s life.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to support and inspire a young learner?
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