1:1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Upton-upon-Severn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Upton-upon-Severn CofE Primary School in Worcestershire is seeking a temporary 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support two KS2 pupils with SEND. The role runs 32.5 hours per week and lasts until August 2027 within the KS2 team.

You will provide in-class and extra support to help pupils develop socially, behaviourally and academically, and an enhanced DBS is required before appointment. Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred, with a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a teaching assistant.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to support pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support two KS2 pupils with SEND in and out of the classroom
• Help manage individual pupils who need specific extra support
• Support pupils' social, behavioural and academic development
• Work as part of the KS2 team and contribute to pupils' progress

Skills

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Patience

Job description

A temporary 1:1 teaching assistant post in the KS2 team at Upton-upon-Severn CofE Primary School, a maintained school in Worcestershire, running to August 2027. The core of the work is giving two KS2 pupils with SEND individual support in and out of class, helping them reach their social, behavioural and academic potential. The post is linked to a child's SEND needs and runs 32.5 hours a week within the KS2 team. An enhanced DBS check is required before appointment is confirmed.

What the job involves

• Support two KS2 pupils with SEND in and out of the classroom


• Help manage individual pupils who need specific extra support


• Support pupils' social, behavioural and academic development


• Work as part of the KS2 team and play an active part in pupils' progress

Experience

• Experience working as a teaching assistant

Skills & knowledge

• Empathetic, calm and patient manner

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure, with a criminal records check exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people