1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Tandridge Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlea Primary is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a year 5 pupil with special educational needs. This full-time, fixed-term role involves providing 1:1 assistance and lunch cover, fostering a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, enthusiastic, and a team player, committed to enhancing the educational experience of students.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Good induction and training opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing

Enthusiastic students

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with SEN.
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude.
• Strong sense of community and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support a year 5 pupil with SEN needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide half an hour paid lunch cover.
• Build relationships with students and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Woodlea Primary is a friendly one-form entry school which has beautiful grounds and a former country house as the main school building. Our school is happy and welcoming place and our children are eager to learn.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a full time, fixed term basis, working on a 1:1 basis, supporting a year 5 pupil with SEN support needs. This would also include half an hour paid lunch cover.

We believe that local schools working positively together can transform the life chances of young people in our community, enabling them to thrive and succeed. If you are passionate about being part of a team delivering the highest quality education for our pupils and you have a strong sense of community, then we would warmly welcome your application.

In return we will offer you: -

• Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole
• Good induction and training opportunities
• Trust focus on staff wellbeing and support
• Enthusiastic students , willing to learn

As part of our proactive school team, you will need to be compassionate and enthusiastic, with the ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude. The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with others is key, as is the requirement to maintain confidentiality at all times.

If you feel that you have the appropriate experience, skills, and enthusiasm, we would be really pleased to receive your application.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed. Visits welcome.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the filtering rules which ‘protect’ certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure.

Tandridge Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check