SEND Teaching Assistant 1:1 (Level 2) - Baden-Powell & St Peter’s CE Junior School

BCP Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School is seeking a dedicated one-to-one SEND teaching assistant to support a pupil with learning needs within a Christian-ethos junior school. The role is fixed term until August 2027 and runs during term time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will help with learning and promote positive behaviour within the class and school community. The post requires a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths at

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants or equivalent
• Experience of working in a school setting

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with SEND one-to-one with their learning
• Promote high standards of behaviour in pupils
• Motivate and encourage pupils to succeed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Child engagement

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

NVQ Level 2 teaching assistant or equivalent

Job description

A one-to-one SEND teaching assistant post at Baden-Powell & St Peter's CE Junior School, fixed term to August 2027 in term time. The work is supporting an individual child with special educational needs in their learning and encouraging good behaviour. The post is 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in a Christian-ethos junior school. Fit rests on a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification and GCSE English and Maths at grade C, and CVs are not accepted.

What the job involves

• Support a pupil with SEND one-to-one with their learning
• Promote high standards of behaviour in pupils
• Motivate and encourage pupils to succeed

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and responsible
• Works well in a team
• Enjoys working with children
• Motivates and encourages children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Child Barred List check
• Health check
• Satisfactory references
• Online search as part of safeguarding check
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Belief that all children can succeed

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with SEND children

What’s offered

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Working alongside a dedicated and friendly team
• Well-resourced school setting