One-to-One Teaching Assistant

Polaris; Northwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education - Elmy Hall School, Northwich, is seeking a dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5 to 16 with diverse needs. This full-time, 12-month fixed term post is term-time only, based at our Northwich campus.

You will mentor and assist a pupil or small group, help with lesson delivery, monitor progress, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment in partnership with experienced staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Previous Teaching Assistant experience.
• Experience with SEMH in educational settings.
• Willingness to take additional responsibilities (e.g., food hygiene, forest school, lunchtimes, yoga).
• Experience of behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support one pupil, or a small group of up to six.
• Support the classroom teacher during lessons.
• Report on pupils’ progress and liaise with staff to meet needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time and activities.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Set work and mark as appropriate.
• Build positive relationships to promote learning.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Behaviour management

Professional development

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

A-levels desirable

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Polaris Education - Elmy Hall School, Northwich

One-to-One Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term, Term Time Only

Salary: £21,257.48 - £23,232.69

Location: Northwich, Cheshire

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our school in Northwich could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the School

Located in Northwich, Elmy Hall School has capacity for up to 100 pupils and provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 16 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Elmy Hall School will form part of the Polaris Community alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK, which are all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The Polaris Community has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years.

Role Responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil, or a small group of no more than six pupils


• Supporting the classroom teacher during lessons


• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met


• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips


• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation


• Setting work where appropriate, and marking


• Building positive relationships with pupils and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills


• Previous experience in a similar role, for example as a Teaching Assistant


• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting


• Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, for example food hygiene, forest school, lunchtimes or school yoga


• Experience of behaviour management and techniques


• Committed to professional development and willing to learn

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody, including you


• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities


• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision


• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.