1:1 Teaching Assistant

Westonbirt; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Fully-funded apprenticeships

Prepaid cashback card

Complimentary lunch

Counselling scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Westonbirt Prep is seeking an experienced learning support assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 5 pupil with dyslexia and memory/ handwriting needs. The role is part-time, 20.5 hours per week, term-time only, starting ASAP.

The successful candidate will plan resources, deliver targeted interventions, support literacy and numeracy strategies, and help with executive functioning in a warm, supportive prep school environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a dyslexia qualification or have demonstrable experience working with young people with dyslexia.
• A caring and sympathetic person who will enjoy working with children across the prep school.
• A committed, charismatic, reliable role model.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare resources and deliver specialist intervention (1:1) daily where required.
• Support literacy skills including reading decoding, comprehension and spelling.
• Follow and deliver an OT recommended handwriting programme and support alternative means of recording where appropriate.
• Provide support for independent writing and working memory challenges.
• Support numeracy skills where these are impacted by working memory.
• Support executive functioning such as organisation, punctuality and planning.

Skills

Dyslexia support

1:1 support

Literacy support

Pastoral care

Job description

# 1:1 Teaching AssistantEmployer: Westonbirt SchoolLocation: Tetbury, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 11th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573592* Share :* PrintTHE OPPORTUNITYAt Westonbirt Prep, a creative and ambitious curriculum, a team of talented and enthusiastic staff and the glorious Gloucestershire countryside combine to create the perfect conditions for learning. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and caring learning support assistant with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our friendly, supportive team as soon as possible.The position involves working on a 1:1 basis with a child currently in Year 5 who has additional needs. The child’s needs relate to:* Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia)* Working memory and phonological processing* Fine motor control and handwriting.The pupil has no behavioural needs and is an absolute delight to work with.The TA will be required to :* Plan and prepare resources and deliver specialist intervention (1:1) daily where required.* Support the young person to use strategies within the classroom setting to support literacy skills including reading decoding, comprehension and spelling.* Follow and deliver an OT recommended handwriting programme and support alternative means of recording where appropriate.* Provide support for independent writing and working memory challenges* Support numeracy skills where these are impacted by working memory.* Support executive functioning such as organisation, punctuality and planning.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONThe successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualities:* Must hold a dyslexia qualification or have considerable demonstrable experience in working with young people with dyslexia* A caring and sympathetic person who will enjoy working with children across the prep school.* A committed, charismatic, reliable role model.* A sense of humour, adaptability and a love of being with children are paramount.* Pastoral care is a strong feature of life at Westonbirt Prep, and all staff are expected to contribute to this by creating a warm and caring environment for all.* A team player who is willing and keen to support their colleagues and to cover where reasonably asked to do so.* Good organisational and time-keeping skills are of key importance.HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITSHours: The role is 20.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 12.40pm (term-time only) working with a named child. This is a fixed term position and employment is dependent upon the pupil remaining at the school.Salary: An attractive salary dependant upon the level of qualification and experience .Benefits:* 5% employer pension contribution* Access to fully-funded apprenticeships* Save money with a prepaid cashback card* Complementary lunch* Access to the group's counselling scheme* On-site parkingInterviews will be held as applications are received; we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable applicant is found.Westonbirt Schools and Wishford Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.