Level 2 Teaching Assistant (EHCP-funded 1:1 Support)

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Job summary

Federation of Emscote Infant and All Saints' CE Junior school is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with an EHCP. The role is term-time only and fixed-term, with a focus on meeting the child’s personal and educational needs.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, assist with intimate care, and collaborate with parents, carers and school staff. Flexible working discussions are welcome to meet the child’s needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or young people, ideally in education, SEND, care or similar setting.
• Willingness to provide intimate/personal care per individual care plan.
• Ability to support child’s physical needs safely, including mobility and positioning.
• Willingness to undertake training (manual handling, intimate care, etc).
• Understand safeguarding, privacy and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate patience and a child-centred approach to encourage independence.
• Communicate effectively with child, parents/carers, teachers and professionals.
• Follow written care plans, risk assessments and school policies.
• Pass DBS checks and safer-recruitment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with EHCP to access learning.
• Meet the child’s personal, physical and intimate care needs as required.
• Support the child to access teaching and develop independence.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, school staff and professionals.
• Work within safeguarding guidelines and school policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Intimate/personal care

Communication with parents and staff

Safeguarding awareness

Follow care plans and policies

Patience and empathy

Training willingness

Job description

Federation of Emscote Infant and All Saints' CE Junior school

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (EHCP-funded 1:1 Support) – Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a caring, patient and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for an individual child with complex needs and an EHCP at Emscote Infant School. The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive and trusting relationship with the child and work effectively with parents/carers, school staff and relevant professionals.

This is a dedicated 1:1 role. You will support the child to access teaching and learning, participate fully in school life and develop their independence. A significant and essential part of the role will be meeting the child's personal, physical and intimate care needs, including toileting, changing, dressing and hygiene support, in accordance with their individual care plan.

The position is term-time only, working 30.42 hours per week, including INSET days. We actively support flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions around alternative working patterns where these meet the needs of the child and the school.

Contract Type

This is a fixed-term position linked to the provision of additional support required under a pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and the associated funding received by the school.

The post has been established to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a specific pupil and will continue for as long as the school requires this additional EHCP-funded support provision. The contract will therefore end when the requirement for this additional support ceases, for example where the pupil leaves the school, the EHCP is amended and the level of support is no longer required, or the associated funding ceases.

Key Requirements

• Have experience of supporting children or young people, ideally in an education, SEND, care or similar setting.
• Be willing and able to provide intimate/personal care, such as toileting, changing, dressing and hygiene support, in accordance with the child's individual care plan.
• Be able to support the child's physical needs safely, including mobility, positioning and use of relevant equipment where required.
• Be willing to undertake appropriate training, for example manual handling, intimate care and any child‑specific medical procedures.
• Understand dignity, privacy, safeguarding and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a child‑centred approach, with a commitment to encouraging the child's independence rather than doing everything for them.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the child, parents/carers, teachers and relevant professionals.
• Be able to follow written care plans, risk assessments and school policies.
• Have good safeguarding awareness and be willing to undergo the appropriate safer‑recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
• Please see the attached job description for additional details.

Safeguarding

Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the Federation’s safer‑recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check. Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 is the relevant statutory safeguarding guidance in England.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Application Information

Deadline for applications: Midnight 16th September 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Start date: Immediate start preferred, but negotiable based on notice period.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01926 491433 or [e-mail].