TA - Additional Needs

Grangetown; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive colleagues

Focus on professional development

Friendly school environment

Job summary

Grangetown in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs and help them catch up in their learning. The position involves working under the guidance of classroom teachers to facilitate small group interventions focusing on reading, writing, and maths.

The ideal candidate will be caring, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive contribution to the school community. A good communicator and team player, you will play a vital role in the development of our students.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with children struggling with learning.
• Proficient in supporting teaching and learning under direction.
• High expectations and ability to motivate children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in small group interventions.
• Work alongside classroom teachers and SENDCO.
• Participate fully in the life of the school.

Skills

Knowledge of working with children

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Contract and Working Pattern

• Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year, commencing September 2026
• Working Pattern: M-F, 8:30am-4:00pm. 35 hours per week.

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across the school, supporting children with additional needs (small group interventions, etc).

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a September start.

The post is designed to boost the support we provide for children who need to ‘catch up’ with aspects of their learning. This will include disadvantaged children and children with additional needs. This will involve a range of interventions, carried out with small groups of children, to support basic skills including reading, writing and maths.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

Responsibilities

• Have the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children who struggle with aspects of their learning.
• Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of classroom teachers and the SENDCO.
• Have high expectations for all children, and the ability to motivate children.
• Be a caring person who wants the very best for all children.
• Be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
• Be an effective communicator, willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

Benefits

• A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
• A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.