One to One Teaching Assistant
Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people? At Ormston School in Headingley, Leeds, we are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and nurturing community. This is your chance to develop your career while helping students achieve their best!
About the Role
As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Secondary classes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.
- Assisting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
- Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with school staff to meet their needs.
- Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
- Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
- Building positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and positive learning outcomes.
- Adapting resources to meet the needs of young people.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
- Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
- Confidence to take on additional responsibilities in areas such as Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
- Experience in behavior management techniques.
- A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting work.
Why Join Us?
At Ormston School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff and students. Here’s what we offer:
- A workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing.
- Support for your professional development through a variety of opportunities.
- The chance to make a significant contribution to the lives of vulnerable children.
- A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
We are proud to be part of the Polaris Community, which has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN Schools across the UK, we provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe environment. Plus, we’re thrilled that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!
Working Conditions
This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position, term-time only, with a salary range of £21,257.48 - £23,232.69. Various start dates are available from January to March 2026.
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to apply! Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people.
