Willow Wood Community Primary School - 1-1 Teaching Assistant

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated 1-1 teaching assistant to support a child’s educational outcomes in line with EHCP targets. The role demands experience with primary children and offers a supportive team environment. The position is fixed term and clients are encouraged to apply by the 3rd of October 2025.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Friendly children keen to learn

Qualifications

• Achieved or is working towards Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience of working with children across the primary phase.
• Knowledge of the curriculum and child development.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the outcomes for children.
• Plan and deliver educational experiences in line with EHCP targets.
• Ensure the child reaches their full potential.

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience working with children

Knowledge of the curriculum

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Willow Wood Community Primary School is a happy, caring school where every child matters and everyone is supported to aspire, believe, challenge and achieve. We are currently looking to appoint a 1-1 teaching assistant to work with a child within our school with a focus on improving their educational outcomes in line with their EHCP targets.

School contact

Willow Wood Community Primary School
Redcar Road, Red House, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.willowwoodprimary.org.uk

Position and terms

Position: 1-1 Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term from 3 November 2025 to 31 August 2026 in the first instance linked to EHCP funding)
Salary: Grade 2 SCP 5-6 £25,583 – £25,989 pro-rata term time only
Working Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Responsibilities

• Has achieved or is working towards Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Has experience of working with children across the primary phase.
• Has knowledge of the curriculum and child development.
• Has a determination to enhance the outcomes for our children.
• Has the ability to work with staff to plan and deliver educational experiences in line with statutory EHCP targets.
• Will work with staff to write provision plans which incorporate small step targets.
• Will ensure the child reaches their full potential.
• Can deliver and track a range of interventions.
• Are willing to undertake relevant training and staff meetings.
• Can effectively communicate with parents and outside agencies.

What we offer

• A staff team committed to continued school improvement.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• Supportive and committed governors.
• Continued professional development opportunities.

How to apply and deadlines

Further information about our school can be found on our website, via the school office and by visiting our school. Visits to school are welcomed. An application form and pack can be obtained from our school office from our business manager Meagan Phillips at [e-mail]. Completed application forms and supporting information should be returned directly to the school by post and/or email no later than midday Friday 3 October 2025. If you return your completed pack by email, please telephone the school to ensure that it has been received. Shortlisting will take place the week beginning Monday 6 October 2025. Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 13 October 2025.

safeguarding and equal opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service check being completed. Willow Wood Community Primary School safeguards and protects its children and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.