1:1 Teaching Assistant & Wrap Around Care Assistant

Blakedown CE Primary School; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits document

Job summary

Blakedown CE Primary School in Worcestershire is hiring a dual role 1:1 Teaching Assistant and Wrap Around Care Assistant. You will support two children during the week, with flexible hours and communication with two morning job-share partners.

The wrap provision requires creating a safe, creative environment for children before and after school. Experience working with children in a school setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting is essential.
• Patience and empathy are required.
• Ability to work flexibly and communicate well with different people.

Responsibilities

• Support two children across the week as a 1:1 teaching assistant.
• Assist with the Busy Bee Wrap Around Care provision before/after school.
• Communicate with two different job-share partners and maintain a calm, positive environment.

Job description

Job Title

1:1 Teaching Assistant & Wrap Around Care Assistant

Salary

TA £9,347 - £9,485 per annum + Wrap Around Care £5,169 per annum

Hours

23 hours in total (14 hours 30 mins 1:1 TA/ 8 hours 30 mins Wrap)

Location

Blakedown CE Primary School

The governors are seeking to appoint a caring, positive, self-motivated and organised candidate in a dual role as 1:1 teaching assistant and wrap around care assistant. As teaching assistant you will support two different children across the week, both of whom have an EHCP and you will need to communicate with two different job share partners who work in the mornings. Therefore, the ability to work flexibly and to communicate well with different people will need to be key skills. As wrap around care assistant, you will work to help support our busy and thriving Busy Bee Wrap Around Care provision, providing a safe and fun atmosphere whilst encouraging creative and imaginative play activities. Previous experience of working with children in a school setting is essential, and you must demonstrate patience and empathy and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

We are offering the opportunity to work in an environment where each person is valued and with pupils who love to learn and are motivated in wanting to do well. You will be joining a committed team where your own professional development is given a high priority.

This is a church school and the candidate should be at ease with the Christian vision and ethos of our school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.

For further information please contact the school office: 01562 700243 / [e-mail]

Benefits

Please see attached benefits document.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 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 County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity

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

Application Closing Date: 11.10.26
Anticipated Interview Date: 06.11.26

Attached documents

• Wrap Around Care Assistant Person Specification.pdf
• Person Specification Teaching Assistant +SEN Oct2026.pdf
• Work Benefits.pdf
• Job Description Wrap Oct26.pdf
• Job Description TA+SEND Oct26.pdf