1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Thomas' CofE Primary School; Coalville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

St Thomas' CofE Primary School in Coalville is seeking an enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with significant additional needs. The role runs 30 hours per week during term time, with school hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm and a 1-hour lunch break.

Salary is on Grade 5 SCP 8-14 and linked to funding and establishment requirements. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCO to deliver effective support for teaching and learning

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a primary setting.
• Experience of working 1:1 with a pupil with significant needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with significant additional needs.
• Ability to engage and support pupil through a personalised curriculum.
• Commitment to maintaining the school's Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 teaching assistant support to a Key Stage 2 pupil (Year 4).
• Assist with teaching staff and SENCO to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Support pupil participation in curriculum activities and routines.
• Contribute to maintaining a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupil wellbeing and behaviour in line with school policies.

Skills

1:1 support

Primary age range experience

Engage and motivate pupils

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Teaching Assistants) or equivalent

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Required from October 2026

30 hours per week, term-time only (8.30am - 3.30pm daily with 1-hour lunch)

Salary scale for post: Grade 5 scp 8-14

This role is linked to a named pupil and is dependent on funding and establishment requirements.

The Governors at St. Thomas’ are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to offer effective support for teaching and learning opportunities, under the guidance of teaching staff and SENCO for a Key Stage 2 pupil (Year 4) with significant additional needs.

The Governors are seeking applications from teaching assistants who will:

• Be qualified at minimum NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent)
• Have relevant recent experience within the primary age range
• Have experience of working 1:1 with a pupil
• Have experience of supporting pupils with significant additional needs
• Engage and support pupil in their personalised curriculum through a variety of strategies
• Maintain and promote the Christian ethos of the school