One-to-one Teaching Assistant

One-to-One Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Lewisham | London | £95-£110 per day | Long Term Role | Starting September 2025

The Opportunity:

• Provide academic and pastoral support on a 1-2-1 basis with a Year 9 male student.
• Work in a well-resourced mainstream secondary school with a strong, supportive inclusion team
• Collaborative role working closely with the SENCo, classroom teachers, and wider support staff
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday. Paid up to £110 per day, term-time only
• September start with potential for a long-term placement

Key Responsibilities:

• Run 1-2-1 interventions around emotional regulation and well-being.
• Work under the guidance of the SENCo to deliver tailored support strategies
• Mainly provide 1:1 support but also small group assistance to students with a variety of special educational needs across Year 9.
• Support students to remain engaged and focused on lessons, adapting resources where needed
• Assist with differentiation, coursework, and organisation to help students access the full curriculum
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment through strong behaviour management skills
• Liaise regularly with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and adjust support strategies accordingly

Who We're Looking For:

• A active person with lots of energy.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification (essential).
• Experience working in a secondary school or supporting students with SEN.
• A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to working with students.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to inspire and encourage students, creating a positive learning environment.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily pay
• Long-term & permanent roles
• Ongoing CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Staff wellbeing-focused schools

If you have experience working with pupils with ASD, managing challenging behaviours and complex communication needs, and you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.

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