One-to-One Teaching Assistant
8 days ago
Fancott
Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!\n Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? At Polaris Education - Stannard School, we are looking for a dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant community in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for one year, working during term time only. About Us\n Located just 2 miles from the M1, our school provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5-18. With significant investment and abundant resources, you will have the opportunity to help shape our school culture, fostering self-discipline and engagement that inspires learning. Our mission is to offer each pupil a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement. \n As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our track record, with 100% of our inspected education services rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Your Role\n As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will: \n\n • Mentor and support one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.\n, • Maintain awareness of the EHCPs for pupils in your care and assist in meeting and evaluating targets.\n, • Support the classroom teacher during lessons and report on pupils' progress and concerns.\n, • Supervise pupils during extracurricular activities and school trips.\n, • Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.\n, • Set work where appropriate and undertake marking.\n, • Build positive relationships with your pupils to drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • A strong basic education, ideally to A Level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.\n, • Sound IT skills and a flexible, growth-oriented mindset.\n, • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.\n, • Experience working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.\n, • Confidence in taking on additional responsibilities, such as food hygiene, Forest School, lunchtimes, or school yoga.\n, • Knowledge of behaviour-management strategies and techniques.\n, • A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.\nWhat We Offer\n At Polaris Education, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone in our community, including you! Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Support for your professional development through a wide range of learning opportunities.\n, • The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe environment.\n, • A friendly and inclusive team that is passionate about improving pupil outcomes.\n\n Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Education. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. \n Join us in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Together, let’s create a brighter future!