One-to-One Teaching Assistant: Personalised Support & Growth

Polaris Community; Acton Bridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Community is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Elmy Hall School in Northwich, Cheshire. The role is full-time, 12-month fixed term, term time only, with duties spanning mentoring, supporting lessons, and pupil progress reporting in a safe educational setting.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on emotional wellbeing and high-quality teaching for vulnerable children, with opportunities for professional development and DBS cooperation.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or better or equivalent.
• Previous Teaching Assistant experience is essential.
• Some experience with SEMH in education is desirable.
• Willingness to take extra responsibilities such as food hygiene or clubs.

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

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Behaviour management

SEMH experience

Additional responsibilities

IT skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C)

A-level (preferred)

Job description

Polaris Community is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Elmy Hall School in Northwich, Cheshire. The role is full-time, 12-month fixed term, term time only, with duties spanning mentoring, supporting lessons, and pupil progress reporting in a safe educational setting.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on emotional wellbeing and high-quality teaching for vulnerable children, with opportunities for professional development and DBS cooperation.