Special Education Needs 1:1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Weedon Bec Primary School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 teaching assistant to support a named child with special educational needs in a primary setting. You will help the child learn and engage with lessons, recognising individual needs and bringing learning to life.

The role is term-time only, 8:40am to 3:20pm, across 39 weeks a year. Appointment depends on an enhanced DBS check, health check and two references; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Recognising individual needs and supporting a child to succeed.
• Working as part of a team.
• Positive, fun personality with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support a named child with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis
• Help the child learn and make progress through lessons
• Recognise the child's individual needs and support them to succeed
• Bring learning to life for the child
• Work as part of the school team

Skills

Individual needs support

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Job description

This 1:1 teaching assistant post at Weedon Bec Primary School supports a named child with special educational needs in a primary setting. The work centres on helping that child learn and succeed, recognising their individual needs and bringing lessons to life. Hours are term-time only, 8:40am to 3:20pm Monday to Friday across 39 weeks a year. Appointment depends on an enhanced DBS check, a health check and two satisfactory references, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support a named child with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis
• Help the child learn and make progress through lessons
• Recognise the child's individual needs and support them to succeed
• Bring learning to life for the child
• Work as part of the school team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Recognising individual needs and supporting a child to succeed
• Working as part of a team
• Positive, fun personality with a good sense of humour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Health check
• Social media check
• Two satisfactory references, one from the most recent employer
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Staff perks and discounts
• Sick pay
• Networking and support across the MAT
• Tea and coffee in the staffroom
• Cakes for staff birthdays