1:1 Teaching Assistant

Beaminster St Mary's Academy; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Supportive team

Inclusive school

Rural Beaminster setting

Job summary

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP and contribute to the wider life of the school. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, fostering a calm, patient, and nurturing learning environment.

Experience with EY/KS1 is helpful, and you will build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff while upholding the school's inclusive ethos in a supportive rural setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a pupil with EHCP or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach to teaching assistants roles.
• Experience in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 is helpful.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Flexible, resilient and able to adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Creative and solution-focused mindset.
• Strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all children.
• Willingness to uphold the school's inclusion values.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with an EHCP.
• Support learning in small groups and during class activities.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and differentiation.
• Monitor pupil progress and report observations to the teacher.

Skills

One-to-one support

Calm and patient

EY/KS1 experience

Relationship building

Flexible and resilient

Creative problem-solving

Inclusion commitment

Job description

Teaching Assistant (EHCP Support)

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient and passionate about helping children thrive?

At Beaminster St Mary's Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), while also contributing to the wider life of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all our children.

We can offer:

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A supportive and welcoming team of teachers, support staff and senior leaders
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A caring and inclusive school community
• A beautiful rural setting in the heart of Beaminster

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Enjoys working one-to-one with children with additional needs, including those with ASD, ADHD or communication and interaction needs
• Is calm, patient, nurturing and understanding
• Has experience of, or an interest in, supporting children in the Early Years and/or Key Stage 1
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Is flexible, resilient and able to adapt to individual pupil needs
• Has a creative and solution-focused approach
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all children
• Shares the school's values and commitment to inclusion
• Can support learning both individually and in small groups

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is proud to be part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.