One to One Teaching Assistant at Shaw CE Primary School

Shaw CofE Primary School; Melksham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Employer contributions above national

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

ShawC of E Primary School in Melksham, Wiltshire, is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with specific learning needs. The role is fixed term, 17.5 hours per week, term-time only, with supervision from the Class Teacher and SENCO.

You will build strong relationships with the pupil, family and staff, and deliver targeted interventions to aid progress in learning. ShawC of E Primary School values inclusivity and supports staff development within The White Horse Federation.

Qualifications

• Experienced TA who loves working with children and inspires them to reach their potential.
• Outstanding relationship-builder with children, families and staff.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH needs and delivering interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support a child 1:1 with learning activities and interventions.
• Collaborate with class teacher and SENCO to plan and deliver tailored support.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to meet individual needs.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH experience

Relationship-building

Job description

About this Role

Pleasenote that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitablecandidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, earlyapplication is encouraged.

VacancyDetails

The Role: One to One Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 17.5 per week, Monday to Friday over 39 weeks, Term Time Only.

Salary: NJC K Grade

Start Date: ASAP

ShawC of E Primary School is a friendly, caring school with high expectations,where success is richly celebrated. Our school is a Church of England Primarylocated in Melksham, Wiltshire and we are proud to provide a nurturing andenriching learning experience within a safe, Christian environment, where everystudent can flourish. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school wasrated GOOD in all areas-a testament to the dedication andpassion of our entire team and school community.

Shaw School is a popular and vibrant school wherewe strive to 'Let Your Light Shine.' We are very fortunate to have a wonderfulschool site and excellent buildings run by highly qualified and friendly staff.This, combined with an exciting curriculum, makes Shaw School the specialcommunity it is.

Wecouldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking fora friendly, caring and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our hard-workingteam and work with a child on a 1:1 basis. You would be working with the ClassTeacher and/or SENCO to meet the needs of an individual child, includingactivities and interventions to support their learning and progress.

Perhapsyou are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a change in direction ora new challenge working on a 1:1 level in school. If you are interested inmaking this rewarding role your next step, we want to hear from you. Come andjoin us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reachtheirpotential.

AllAbout You

Doyou have what it takes to join us? The 1:1 Teaching Assistant we would like tojoin us will be:

• An experienced Teaching Assistant wholoves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve theirpotential.
• An outstanding relationship-builder,with children and their families as well as other staff members.
• Experienced in working with childrenwith SEN and/or SEMH needs including the planning and delivery of interventions.

WhyWork for us?

Wethink you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive schoolwith strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking teamdedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager tolearn.
• We have a supportive leadership team andwider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federationmulti-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, sharedresources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, ouremployees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save moneyon holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave andService

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role,you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and BarringService before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will besought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federationvalues uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. Wevalue the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and weare committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity ofthe communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe thateveryone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment toEquality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcomeapplications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free fromdiscrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act2010.

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