1:1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-led curriculum

Supportive school with a strong team

Commitment to professional growth

Job summary

Bexton Primary School and Nursery in Knutsford is seeking a SEND teaching assistant to work in the Reception class, providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs. The role is 27.5 hours a week over 39 weeks, with a separate 5-hour midday assistant contract attached, and may extend to other year groups later.

The post requires Enhanced DBS and prohibition from teaching checks; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Kind and personable manner.
• Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude.
• High expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.
• Deliver small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Carry out general duties alongside pupil support.
• Work as a midday assistant for 5 hours per week.

Skills

Kind demeanor

Team player

High expectations

Job description

A SEND teaching assistant post at Bexton Primary School and Nursery, initially based in the Reception class. The work centres on 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs, alongside general duties. The post is 27.5 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, with a separate 5-hour midday assistant contract attached, and may extend to other year groups later. Enhanced DBS and prohibition from teaching checks apply, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND
• Deliver small group support for pupils with SEND
• Carry out general duties alongside pupil support
• Work as a midday assistant for 5 hours per week

Skills & knowledge

• Kind and personable manner
• Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude
• High expectations for all children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
• References for shortlisted candidates

What’s offered

• Values-led curriculum
• Supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Commitment to professional growth