1-1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Birkenhead
£21,324 – £23,896 | Full-Time | Permanent
Start date: End of August / Start of September

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to succeed in a nurturing, inclusive setting?

We’re working with a national network of independent schools offering alternative education for students with EHCPs who cannot access mainstream settings. The school we are working with are now seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support engagement, development, and wellbeing.

🔹 What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support to a student with an EHCP, helping them access learning and regulate emotions

• Supporting the teacher with daily routines, activities, and behaviour strategies

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students, staff and families

• Helping create a safe, structured learning environment that nurtures progress

• Contributing to pupil reports, goal setting, and classroom planning

• Supporting with personal development, including communication and independence skills

• Acting as a role model and championing a positive ethos across the school

🔹 What’s on offer:

• £21,324 – £23,896 per year

• Medicash health & wellbeing cover for you and your dependants

• Free counselling and mental health support, plus access to a wellbeing app

• Discounted gym membership and holistic health cashback

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave and generous holiday entitlement

• Referral bonus of £500 for recommending new colleagues

• Funded professional development (average £3.5k per person annually)

• Weekly SLT drop-ins and whole-group conferences for staff voice & growth

• Recognition awards throughout the year

• Work-life balance and reduced admin to keep you focused on what matters most

🔹 What you’ll need:

• GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) in English & Maths (or equivalent)

• Experience supporting students in an education or care setting

• Understanding of SEN, behaviour needs or alternative provision

• Positive, professional communication and a calm, empathetic approach

• A genuine passion for inclusion and helping students thrive

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.