Teaching & Learning Assistant

Olive Hill Primary Academy; Shell Corner; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive Hill Primary Academy in Shell Corner, United Kingdom, is seeking a child-centred practitioner to raise standards in classrooms, small groups and one-to-one support. The role involves working with pupils with SEN and disabilities, and supporting those with EHCPs, while using a range of positive behaviour strategies.

Olive Hill is a two-form entry primary school with a nursery, offering extensive outdoor space and vibrant learning environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience raising standards in classrooms, small groups and one-to-one work.
• Experience with a range of pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience supporting children with EHCPs.
• Proven ability to implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to lead interventions to meet individual learning targets.

Responsibilities

• Support children in classrooms, small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Lead and participate in targeted interventions to meet learning targets.
• Support a diverse range of learners, including those with SEN and the most able.
• Apply and model a range of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Inspire, support and consistently promote high expectations in learning.

Skills

Classroom support

Small group support

One-to-one support

SEN & disabilities experience

EHCPs experience

Behaviour management

Interventions leadership

Inspiring learners

Job description

We are looking for a child centred practitioner with:

Proven successful experience of supporting the raising of standards in school within classrooms, small groups of children and working one to one

Wide experience of working with children including those with special educational needs and disabilities and the most able children

Effective experience of supporting children with EHCPs

Proven experience of a range of positive behaviour management strategies

The ability to support, lead and inspire children working either in the classroom or within small, targeted groups

Experience of leading interventions to meet children’s individual learning targets

Olive Hill is a two-form entry primary school, taking 60 children in each year group. We also have our own nursery provision and can accommodate two-year-olds through a private provider, Acorns. Our lovely school has expanded over-time and offers lots of facilities for our children to learn in a vibrant environment. We have extensive outside space, including a trim trail, a forest school area, two large fields and a range of hard surfaces.

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Interviews: TBC