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Classroom Assistant (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191718
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 9 October 2026
North West
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Job Description

Classroom Assistant

Temporary

Location: the North West

Start date: 9 October 2026

About the Role

An education provider is looking for a Classroom Assistant to support learners in the classroom and help them get the most from their studies.

You'll work alongside teaching staff, providing practical and pastoral support to individuals and small groups so that every learner can access the curriculum and build confidence in their own abilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups during lessons.
  • Helping learners access learning materials and take part fully in classroom activities.
  • Working with teaching staff to prepare resources and adapt tasks to individual needs.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independent learning.
  • Maintaining accurate records of learner support and progress.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience supporting children or young people in an education, care or community setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A patient, adaptable and proactive approach
  • A genuine commitment to helping learners progress

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience supporting learners with additional needs
  • A relevant qualification in education or support work, or a willingness to work towards one

If you'd like to make a real difference to learners day to day, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Joanna Wilk

Joanna Wilk

Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience supporting children or young people in an education, care or community setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient, adaptable and proactive approach
  • Genuine commitment to helping learners progress

Skills & Qualifications

One-to-one supportSmall group supportResource preparationBehaviour managementRecord keepingLearner progress tracking

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