1:1 Teaching Assistant / Learning Support - Outreach

Outreach Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Totnes, Devon

Location

Totnes, Devon

Pay

£110-£140 per day, depending on experience

Hours

Full-time | Monday-Friday

Start

ASAP

Driving

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Luma Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for a dedicated Outreach Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Mentor, Outreach Worker, Education Support Worker or Care/Support Worker who enjoys working closely with young people and helping them develop confidence, independence and practical life skills.

The role is particularly suited to someone who is passionate, patient, active and committed to supporting young people beyond the traditional classroom environment.

As an Outreach Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support to young people, helping them engage with education while also developing important independence and everyday living skills.

Every day can be different. Alongside supporting learning, you may be involved in

• Supporting young people with their learning and education

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Providing 1

1 and small-group support both in education and within the community

• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and communication skills
• Supporting young people with everyday life skills and general independence
• Accompanying pupils on community activities, trips and days out
• Supporting visits to shops, local facilities and community settings
• Helping young people develop practical skills such as shopping, budgeting, travelling and making choices
• Encouraging positive social interaction and community participation
• Supporting pupils to access activities and experiences that build confidence
• Working alongside teachers and the wider education team
• Providing consistent, patient and encouraging support throughout the day

This is a role where relationships really matter. You will get to know the young people you support and help them take small but important steps towards greater independence.

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and genuinely enjoys helping them develop.

You may currently be working as a

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Outreach Worker
• Education Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Care or Support Worker

Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEN, SEMH, autism, ADHD, additional learning needs or behavioural needs would be advantageous.

You should be

• Passionate and dedicated
• Patient, calm and consistent
• Confident supporting young people in the community
• Comfortable encouraging independence and practical life skills
• Flexible and willing to get involved in different activities
• A positive role model who can build strong professional relationships
• A confident driver with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Most importantly, you should want to do more than simply support a pupil in the classroom - you should enjoy helping young people experience new things, build confidence and become more independent in everyday life.

• £110-£140 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Based in Totnes, Devon
• Varied outreach and community-based role
• Opportunity to support young people with both learning and independence
• Supportive specialist education environment
• Dedicated consultant support from Luma Education Recruitment
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing opportunities within SEND, SEMH and alternative provision

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Mentor, Outreach Worker or Education Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Totnes, Devon, we would be pleased to hear from you.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, enjoy getting out into the community and have a full UK driving licence, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your experience in a genuinely varied and rewarding environment.

Apply to Luma Education Recruitment today to discuss the role.