Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Lunchtime cover included

Job summary

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School in Tamworth is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in lower KS2, delivering emotion coaching and a bespoke curriculum.

You will deliver daily reading, writing and maths sessions, follow the teacher's plans, and collaborate with the Class Teacher and SENCO to adapt Personal Learning Plans while supporting the pupil's independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in KS2 and an understanding of sensory needs and potential triggers.
• Confidence in delivering Phonics sessions (Little Wandle knowledge desirable).
• Elsa training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 Support: Plan and deliver a bespoke curriculum to a pupil accessing learning.
• Academic Support: Deliver daily 1:1 sessions in reading, writing and maths following the teacher's planning.
• Social & Emotional: Support the pupil’s emotional wellbeing, Elsa training desirable.
• Collaboration: Work with the Class Teacher and SENCO to review PLPs and adapt resources.

Skills

1:1 support

Emotion coaching

Reading support

Writing support

Maths support

Curriculum planning

Phonics (Little Wandle)

Elsa training

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

The Ideal Candidate

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.