EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistant - One-to-One Support

The Tenax Schools Trust; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tenax Schools Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning for pupils across Key Stage 1 and Early Years, including intimate care. The role requires empathy, reliability and strong communication with teachers, parents and support staff.

You will work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with salary pro rata to annualised terms. This temporary post is linked to two pupils’ funding and closes for applications on 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Enthusiastic, consistent and adaptable
• Paediatric first aid desirable

Responsibilities

• Aid pupils to learn effectively in group and individual settings
• Establish supportive relationships with pupils and parents
• Promote inclusion and SEN awareness
• Monitor and feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support use of ICT in learning activities
• Assist in preparation of learning resources
• Carry out observations and report findings to teachers and SENCO
• Help with group dynamics and targeted interventions

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Literacy and numeracy

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Maths & English C or above

NVQ Level 3 teaching assistant or equivalent

Job description

The Tenax Schools Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning for pupils across Key Stage 1 and Early Years, including intimate care. The role requires empathy, reliability and strong communication with teachers, parents and support staff.

You will work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with salary pro rata to annualised terms. This temporary post is linked to two pupils’ funding and closes for applications on 11 November 2026.