Job Title: Female Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - UASC Student)

Location:

Gillingham

Working Days/Hours:

Monday to Thursday
08:30 - 16:30 (32 hours per week)

Salary:

£13.09 per hour

Job Purpose:

To provide dedicated 1:1 classroom support for a female Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child (UASC) within a class of male students, helping her to feel safe, included, and supported in her learning and social development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 academic and emotional support to the female UASC student

Assist the student with classroom tasks, communication, and engagement

Promote inclusion, confidence, and independence

Liaise with class teacher to monitor progress and well-being

Support the wider class where appropriate while maintaining focus on the student's needs

Follow safeguarding, equality, and school behaviour policies at all times

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people

Empathetic, patient, and understanding approach

Ability to build trust and positive relationships

Good communication and teamwork skills

A willingness to support the emotional and educational needs of a vulnerable student

Female candidate required for safeguarding and pastoral reasons

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