1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 3 named child based in class)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

WMJobs is recruiting for a number of teaching assistant roles at Chawson First School in a fixed term contract. You will support pupils, including those with SEND, inside and outside the classroom. The role emphasizes building relationships, enabling progress, and contributing to planning and review cycles.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children with SEND, be resilient and nurturing, and ready to collaborate with staff and parents. Interviews: 21st–22nd September.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to foster independence and aspiration.
• Capacity to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Willingness to participate in training and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual and/or groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with a named child to maximise progress.
• Manage group activities as required.
• Understand My Plan targets and long-term outcomes.
• Take an active role in assess, plan, do, review cycle.
• Support at playtimes and lunchtimes.
• Liaise with SENCO and outside agencies.

Skills

SEND experience

Motivating students

Positive relationships

Resilience

Interventions

Team collaboration

Plan targets

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 TA
Salary:£6046 - £6141 per annum
Hours: 10hrs 50mins
Location: Chawson First School
Term:Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for teaching assistants for a number of roles to support the children at Chawson.

Success candidates will be people who can motivate and inspire children to be ‘Independent, Articulate and Aspirational.’

We have a number of roles available within school and are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and caring Grade 1 teaching assistants to fill these roles.

Due to the nature of all roles, experience of special educational needs would be an advantage however this is also an exciting opportunity for anyone with a passion and natural aptitude for support children with additional needs as any necessary training will be provided for the successful candidates.

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.

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st September and Tuesday 22nd September Further details are available from the school via email: [e-mail]

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.

Attached documents
TA grade 1 personal spec.pdf
Job description Grade 1.pdf