Teaching Assistant

Diocese of Worcester; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic temporary teaching assistant at St Oswald's CE Primary School. The candidate will provide specific support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs while also working with small groups. Responsibilities include collaborating with the classroom teacher to deliver personalized learning experiences. Ideal applicants will have prior experience as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant and a passion for making learning enjoyable and effective for every pupil.

Benefits

Opportunity for individualized CPD and other training

Supportive and friendly staff environment

Engaged and motivated pupils

Qualifications

• Experience as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant is required.
• Ability to create individualised learning plans.
• Commitment to raising achievement levels for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Work alongside the classroom teacher to deliver learning programmes.
• Contribute to small groups during lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Sensitivity to learner needs

Enthusiasm for teaching

Individualised learning experiences

Good English skills

Good Maths skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in Education

Job description

The Governing Body of St Oswald's CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant to support an individual pupil with Special Educational Needs and may also work with small groups. The successful candidate will be expected to provide specific support for an individual pupil, working alongside the classroom teacher to deliver programmes of learning. Experience of working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant is required. Applicants should state any further areas of expertise they may be able to bring to the role. This role will initially be required in March 2026 as soon after.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hard‑working and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team at St Oswald's CE Primary School.

Qualities & Responsibilities

• Be a good classroom practitioner
• Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners
• Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun
• Have experience of leading individualised learning
• Be passionate about good teaching and learning
• Have good English and Maths skills
• Be responsible and resourceful
• Have relevant qualifications
• Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need
• Have a positive, cheerful attitude
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be able to reflect the values of our Church school

Benefits

• opportunity for individualised CPD and other training
• a caring, committed, friendly and hard‑working staff
• happy, well‑behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning
• a supportive Local Academy Board

The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed; this post is being offered as a TA2 pay scale post. The contract is fixed term and will end when the named child leaves the school.