1:1 Teaching Assistant

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, inclusive community. You will work closely with individual pupils to support learning, communication and emotional wellbeing, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The post is temporary, linked to Top Up funding, with an immediate start date or a mutually agreeable date.

Qualifications

• Level 2 teaching assistant or childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with Nursery/Primary aged pupils.
• Interest in or experience with children with special educational needs.
• Experience delivering relevant interventions and support.

Responsibilities

• Supports identified pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis across the week.
• This includes support throughout the school day, including lunchtime supervision and personal care.

Skills

Experience with Nursery/Primary pupils

Interest in SEN

Delivery of interventions

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant/Childcare qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, inclusive and supportive school community. This role involves working closely with individual pupils to support their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and intimate care, helping them to access the curriculum and fully participate in school life. The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and committed to meeting the needs of pupils with additional needs.

The role involves supporting identified pupils with special educational needs, with time allocated across the week to provide dedicated 1:1 support. This includes support throughout the school day, including lunchtime supervision and personal care.

The post is temporary, linked to Top Up funding and will continue whilst the children attend our setting, and the funding remains in place.

Start Date: immediate effect or a mutually agreeable date to suit both parties.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

• will hold a teaching assistant or childcare qualification at Level 2 or equivalent
• has experience of working with Nursery/Primary aged pupils
• has experience of or interest in working with children with special educational needs
• has experience of delivering relevant interventions/support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.