Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Leigh Academies Trust; Allhallows; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is seeking a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to support a child in EYFS with communication needs and to provide targeted phonics support within the EYFS setting.

The role requires experience supporting SEND pupils, strong English and Maths skills, and close collaboration with teachers, the SEN team and external professionals. It is a fixed-term post until July 2027, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or complex needs.
• Strong spoken and written English with good maths understanding.
• Able to provide 1:1 targeted support and adapt to pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to the identified child throughout the day.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SEN team and external professionals.
• Support access to learning and promote independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care if required and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

English

Maths knowledge

Job description

Leigh Academy Peninsula East has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join our team and become a key part of our caring and inclusive school community. This 1:1 position involves supporting a child in EYFS with communication and interaction needs, acting as a consistent adult while their needs are being assessed. The role will also involve providing targeted phonics support to individual pupils within the EYFS setting. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful difference to a child's daily school experience.

Our school is more than just a place to learn - it is a place to grow. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual with experience supporting SEND pupils or children with complex needs, which is vital for this role. The successful candidate will also have a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics, alongside excellent communication skills.

In this role, you will work closely with a designated child throughout the school day, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop independence and feel safe and supported within the school environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers, the SEN team and external professionals to meet the child’s individual needs.

This position requires a flexible, patient and proactive approach and may include supporting the child with aspects of their personal care as part of ensuring their wellbeing.

If you are a caring, approachable individual with a positive, can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East and help us create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students.

This is a fixed-term opportunity until July 2027 and offers an actual salary of £19,547 per annum (£26,016 full-time equivalent), working 32.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a thriving one-form entry primary school in Allhallows. Our core ethos is pursuing the highest educational standards, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners with high expectations and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child, ensuring highly engaged learners.

We are incredibly proud of our "Good" overall Ofsted judgment from May 2024, which included "Outstanding" ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. We also prioritise staff well-being, with the school day finishing at 2 pm every Wednesday for dedicated bespoke training.

As an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we use the IB framework to deliver the National Curriculum, linking with other IB schools and developing confident global citizens. Our extensive outdoor grounds, Nursery provision, and 1:1 digital device strategy for Key Stage 2 further enhance learning experiences.

Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.