Teaching Assistant

Saint Andrews Limited; Allesley; Presencial; GBP 2400 - 3600; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Andrews Limited is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in lower KS2, delivering a bespoke curriculum and emotion coaching. The role involves daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths, following the teacher's plan and using Little Wandle phonics where appropriate.

The post includes lunchtime cover, term-time only, and a 5.5-hour week schedule (Fridays 9am–3pm). The candidate should be patient, resilient and a team player in a small school.

Formación

• Experience working with children in KS2 and understanding sensory needs.
• Confidence delivering Phonics sessions (Little Wandle knowledge desirable).
• Elsa training or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Ability to build a strong, trusting bond with a specific child while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Team-player attitude essential for a small school.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 support and deliver a bespoke curriculum.
• Deliver daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths.
• Support the pupil's emotional wellbeing and adapt resources as needed.
• Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to review PLPs.
• The role also provides lunchtime cover and is term-time only (5.5 hours per week, Fridays 9am–3pm).

Conocimientos

KS2 experience

Patience

Resilience

Team player

1:1 support

Educación

Teaching Assistant role or equivalent

Herramientas

Little Wandle phonics

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to provide specific 1:1 support for a pupil in lower KS2, delivering emotion coaching, daily interventions in reading, writing and maths, and planning a bespoke curriculum. The focus of this role is to help the pupil access the curriculum, manage their daily routine, and develop their independence.

• 1:1 Support: Support a pupil accessing learning through planning and delivering a bespoke curriculum.
• Academic Support: Deliver daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths, following the teacher's planning. We use Little Wandle for phonics.
• Social & Emotional: Support the pupil's emotional wellbeing, Elsa training desirable.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to review Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and adapt resources to suit the child's specific learning style.

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education. You should have:

• Experience working with children in KS2 and an understanding of sensory needs and potential triggers.
• Confidence in delivering Phonics sessions (knowledge of Little Wandle Phonics is desirable).
• Elsa or equivalent training or experience.
• The ability to build a strong, trusting bond with a specific child while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A team-player attitude, essential for working in a small school environment.

The role will also provide cover at lunchtime. This is a Grade 3 role, hours for this role are 5.5 per week to be worked Friday 9am - 3pm, with an unpaid 30m break, term time only.