1:1 Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover

St. Clement's CofE Primary School; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a patient, caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil at St Clement’s CE Primary School. You will help the pupil take an active part in classroom learning, build positive relationships and develop confidence and independence.

The role involves working with the class teacher and SENCo to put strategies into practice, using resources and prompts to enable learning, and supporting transitions with a calm, consistent approach.

Qualifications

• Work with the class teacher and SENCo to put agreed strategies and adjustments into practice.
• Use practical resources, visual prompts and clear instructions to help the pupil access learning alongside their classmates.
• Support the pupil through classroom routines and transitions, using a calm and consistent approach.
• Give the pupil time to try things independently and adjust your support as their confidence grows.
• Share observations with the class teacher to help identify what is working and what needs to change.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for someone who builds warm, trusting relationships with children and has high expectations for what they can achieve.
• Stays calm, flexible and consistent when a child needs extra support.
• Communicates well and works closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Understands inclusive practice and is willing to learn and use strategies tailored to the pupil. Experience supporting children with SEND would be welcome.

Job description

We are looking for a patient, caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil at St Clement’s CE Primary School. You will help the pupil take an active part in classroom learning, build positive relationships and develop confidence and independence.

We are a Church of England primary school and part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust. Our Christian vision, “For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37), shapes our belief that every child can achieve with the right support.

About the role

• Work with the class teacher and SENCo to put agreed strategies and adjustments into practice.
• Use practical resources, visual prompts and clear instructions to help the pupil access learning alongside their classmates.
• Support the pupil through classroom routines and transitions, using a calm and consistent approach.
• Give the pupil time to try things independently and adjust your support as their confidence grows.
• Share observations with the class teacher to help identify what is working and what needs to change.

We are looking for someone who

• Builds warm, trusting relationships with children and has high expectations for what they can achieve.
• Stays calm, flexible and consistent when a child needs extra support.
• Communicates well and works closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Understands inclusive practice and is willing to learn and use strategies tailored to the pupil. Experience supporting children with SEND would be welcome.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.