Teaching Assistant, hireful

Guardian Jobs; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful school in the Malvern Hills seeks a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with social skills challenges. This full-time, term-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the child's educational progress and personal development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous membership terms for College Sports Facility

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Free access to Malvern College Library

Personal Accident Insurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN.
• Comfortable with KS2 Primary content.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 5 pupil in classes and one-to-one.
• Assist with learning and engagement in lessons.
• Run 1:1 or small group interventions.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Emotional Resilience

Adaptability

Support for Neurodiverse Learners

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Would you enjoy working in our clients beautiful school environment in the heart of the Malvern hills, supporting a bright and lively Year 5 child?

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact?

Our client are hiring an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with social skills challenges. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN) and child development, with a strong interest in building life skills and educational progress.

This is a rewarding full time, term time only role where you can build on your skills and experience, delivering exceptional support while making an impact on this child’s ability to reach their full potential. This child will be in Year 5 in September and move on to Senior School at the end of Year 8.

Whilst this is a full-time position, suiting one adult, they would also consider splitting the role between two part-time candidates.

Role Overview:

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support a Year 5 pupil in their classes and sometimes one to one.
• Assist with their learning and engagement in lessons.
• Carry out intervention work, focussed on emotional literacy, social skills and communication.
• Encourage positive social behaviour through patient, clear guidance.
• Become part of a supportive team of TAs and teachers.
• To work with subject teachers in providing a positive and effective working environment for the child.
• To run 1:1 or small group interventions with the child.

What they’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with SEN
• Calm, adaptable, and emotionally resilient
• Ability to offer patient and consistent support
• Comfortable with KS2 Primary content
• Passionate about supporting neurodiverse learners

Hours and Benefits

• This role is full time, working Monday to Friday, term time only (34 weeks per year).
• Contributory pension scheme with Royal London (successful candidates will be auto enrolled after successfully completing 3 months service).
• Generous membership terms (family and personal) for the College Sports Facility.
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Free access to the Malvern College Library.
• Personal Accident Insurance cover.

Application Process

The selection process will involve:

• Supporting an observed lesson. The topic and work materials will be provided in advance
• Interviews with the Headmaster and a member of the Senior Management Team
• Tour of the School
• Lunch with the pupils
• The opportunity to meet other members of the staff team

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources

Applications consisting of an online application form including a supporting statement should be submitted via the TES website. Any queries regarding the application process please contact

You may also have experience in the following: Classroom Assistant, SEN support, Tutor, Teacher, Learning Instructor, Learning, SEN, Specials Educational Needs, Additional Needs, SEN Teaching assistant, Learning assistant etc

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