1-1 Teaching Assistant in Malton, North Yorkshire

Right Education is seeking a highly patient and capable teaching assistant to provide consistent support to a young pupil at a school very close to Malton. 

The pupil is friendly, described as a nice child, highly energetic and highly mobile throughout the schools day. They require a calm and dependable person who can provide support and reassurance, build trust and use a dynamic approach to encourage engagement with learning and enable a positive experience of their education. 

This role does not include high risk or physically considered behaviour. However, the pupil can be reluctant to participate in adult-led activities and needs someone who will remain patient, positive and consistent when progress takes time. The right person will understand that building a secure relationship is central to helping the pupil engage and develop greater independence.

This is an active role.You must be physically able to remain mobile, keep pace with the pupil and accompany them safely around the school environment throughout the four-hour session.

The position runs from 10am until 2pm every school day. Consistency is particularly important, so applicants must be able to commit to the full five-day working pattern.

You will be responsible for:

• building a strong relationship that's build on trust and guidance to be a secure and dependable person to the pupil
• Supporting engagement with learning and classroom activities
• hinging on the pupils interests to encourage engagement an participation
• gently redirecting without without creating pressure
• Encouraging confidence and increasing independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Remaining active and staying with the pupil throughout their school day

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a comparable child-support role
• Is exceptionally patient, calm and emotionally steady
• Can build positive relationships with pupils who may be reluctant to engage
• Is confident balancing reassurance with clear expectations
• Can adapt activities and approaches according to the pupil’s needs
• Is physically able to manage the active nature of the role
• Is reliable and available from 10am until 2pm every weekday
• Recognises and values progress made through small, consistent steps

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, barriers to learning or difficulties engaging in the classroom would be particularly valuable. A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification would be welcomed alongside practical experience.

Due to the importance of getting the right support for this young person, we are willing to offer and enhanced pay for the right person! Right Education is a local education recruitment company that values quality, honesty and personal service. We take the time to understand the educators we represent and place them into roles where their experience and personal qualities can make the greatest difference.

If you live within travelling distance of Malton, can commit to working every school day and have the patience, experience and energy this position requires, we would be very pleased to hear from you.