Job description
Job Title: 1-1 Support
Location: Newcastle
Pay rate: £95 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you patient, supportive, and committed to helping students reach their full potential through personalised learning?
Schools in Newcastle and GSL Education are hiring a reliable 1-1 Support assistant to provide dedicated support to individual pupils. This role requires the ability to work 5 days per week.
As a 1-1 Support assistant, you will work closely with a specific student, helping them engage with learning, manage emotions, and complete classroom activities. You will support the pupil’s academic development while promoting confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored one-to-one learning and emotional support.
- Help the pupil stay focused and engaged during lessons.
- Support behaviour and classroom participation.
- Follow guidance from teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff.
- Encourage independence and positive learning habits.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a 1-1 support or similar role.
- A patient, calm, and nurturing approach to working with children.
- Strong communication and behaviour support skills.
- Ability to commit to working 5 days per week.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
If you are passionate about making a difference as a 1-1 Support assistant, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the 1-1 Support role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.