Job Advertisement: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Seondary School (Wakefield) Full-Time Position with Teaching Personnel Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you have the skills and resilience to support a child with challenging behaviour on their educational journey? If so, we’d love to hear from you Position Overview Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a pupil in a secondary school in Wakefield. The role involves supporting a child with challenging behaviour who is on an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), helping them achieve their personal and academic goals. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s specific needs, ensuring progress in line with their ILP. Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment, encouraging engagement and confidence. Implement behaviour management strategies effectively, as outlined by the school and ILP. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to support the pupil’s development. Monitor and record the pupil’s progress, offering feedback to the teaching team and parents where appropriate. Requirements Experience working with children with challenging behaviour (essential). Knowledge or experience of Individual Learning Plans (desirable but not essential; training can be provided). A calm, patient, and empathetic approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A valid DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). Availability for full-time work during school hours (Monday to Friday). What We Offer Competitive weekly pay. Access to CPD opportunities, including behaviour management training. Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel and the school team. A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please apply with an up to date CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.