Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 1:1 Support

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support for children with diverse needs. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have Special Educational Needs, using creativity and empathy to foster their development. The successful candidates will join a supportive team, contributing to a nurturing environment while maintaining high educational standards. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting children, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs or ASD is preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in a 1-1 capacity.
• Work with small groups and maintain high educational standards.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Experience working with children with additional needs

Job description

Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to recruit passionate, resilient and empathetic teaching assistants to work 1:1 with children who may have diverse needs linked to their Special Educational Needs.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for either 15 hours per week or 30 hours per week.

The role will be attached to a child/children with an EHC. If the pupil was to leave the school, the role will cease.

It is our intention that this role will be to support a child with SEMH needs or a child with needs linked to ASD, so the successful candidate needs to have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and be able to use their initiative to adapt to the needs of the child. You need to have an empathetic nurturing approach, in line with our ethos and expectations.

Recent experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage (please include details in your application).

The successful candidate will:

1. Need to be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
2. Have experience of working with pupils with significant needs.
3. Predominantly work in a 1-1 capacity, but you must also be prepared to work within a whole class setting.
4. Work with small groups of children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well-being of all pupils.
5. Be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential in their learning.
6. Also be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned relevant learning activity.
7. Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
8. Have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
9. Be passionate about working with children who have SEN.

You will join a supportive team and have the chance to grow professionally in a rewarding environment. We encourage you to come and visit us and talk to staff.

Additional information

Closing date is Friday 8th May 2025. It is hoped interviews will be on or around Friday 16th May 2025.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school office on [e-mail] or phone [phone] to arrange an appointment for a visit.

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Mrs Jo Robinson
School Business Manager
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Wetherell Way
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 1LT

Telephone No: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Commitment to Safeguarding Children:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

1. To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re: Child Protection and Safeguarding.
2. To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings and INSET.
3. To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
4. To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
5. To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.