1:1 Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Melksham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Family-friendly leave

Concessionary day leave

Employee assistance

Cycle to Work

Discounts for staff

CPD & training

Menopause support

Job summary

Shaw CE Primary School is seeking a fixed-term Teaching Assistant to support a designated child with SEN/SEMH needs. The role is 17.5 hours per week, term-time only, across 39 weeks, working with the class teacher and the SENCO to plan and deliver tailored activities.

Experience as a TA and in planning interventions is desirable; a DBS check is required before appointment and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH
• Experience planning and delivering interventions

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with an assigned child to meet their individual needs
• Work with the class teacher and/or SENCO to plan the child's support
• Plan and deliver activities and interventions to support the child's learning and progress

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

SEN experience

Intervention planning

Job description

This fixed-term 1:1 Teaching Assistant post at Shaw CE Primary School is linked to a single child and the funding for that support, and runs term time only. The post holder works with the class teacher and SENCO to plan and deliver activities and interventions that support that child's learning and progress. It suits an experienced TA with SEN or SEMH experience, working 17.5 hours a week across 39 weeks within The White Horse Federation trust. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a DBS disclosure is needed before appointment.

What the job involves

• Work one-to-one with an assigned child to meet their individual needs
• Work with the class teacher and/or SENCO to plan the child's support
• Plan and deliver activities and interventions to support the child's learning and progress

Experience

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience planning and delivering interventions

Skills & knowledge

• Enjoys working with children and inspiring them to achieve their potential
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and staff

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure before appointment is confirmed
• References sought on shortlisted candidates before interview

What’s offered

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An additional concessionary day's leave per year
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts, including teacher, blue light and eye care vouchers
• Access to CPD and training through the trust
• Menopause support network