1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with multiple children

Worcestershire County Council; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council seeks a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND at Chawson First School. The role focuses on individual and small-group interventions to maximise progress and independence.

You will work closely with staff, parents and the SENCO, delivering targeted support and contributing to a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with SEND.
• Ability to support targets and progress for groups/individuals.
• Willingness to develop understanding of special needs strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individual and/or groups of pupils inside/outside the classroom.
• Work with a named child at key points to maximise progress.
• Support playtimes and lunchtimes during unstructured periods.
• Liaise with SENCO and outside agencies.

Skills

SEND support

Interventions

Student engagement

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant working with multiple children

Salary: £7,847 - £7,970 per annum

Hours: 13hrs 20mins

Location: Chawson First School

Contract: Permanent Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for working with children with SEND.
• Willingness to encourage children to reach their full potential.
• Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and the ability to use this knowledge to support a child/children.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children.
• Resilient and nurturing personality.
• The best interests of children at the centre of their practice.
• Is able to think on their feet.
• Experience of leading interventions to support children.
• Can develop positive relationships with staff and parents.
• Willingness to develop their understand of special needs and strategies to support children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting individual and/or groups of pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with a named child at key points to maximise progress for the pupil.
• Working with groups of pupils as required.
• Understand My Plan targets and long-term outcomes for a group of children and/or your name child.
• Take an active role in the assess, plan, do, review cycle.
• Support at playtimes and lunchtimes during unstructured play.
• Liaising with SENCO and outside agencies.

Chawson First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All short listed candidates will be subject to an online check for safeguarding purposes.

Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Chawson First School manages personal data in line with GDPR, a full Applicant's Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Benefits:**** Please add in any benefits they will have working at your school. This can include details on the pension scheme and professional learning & Development. *****

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The CountyCouncil has a commitment to safeguarding service users inourcare.

Equality & Diversity:We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Equality & Diversity:We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026