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Vacancies

Teaching Assistant 1:1- Temporary

Job Summary

Contract Type: Term-time only (38 weeks + 2 weeks as agreed with Head teacher)

Working Pattern: Full-time 32.5 hours a week

Closed for applications on 14/07/2025 at 12pm

Salary- £24,027- £24,404 pro rata

1:1 Teaching Assistant
Grade 2 £24,027- £24,404 pro rata
Linked to a named child – post will cease if the child leaves our provision or funding is withdrawn

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, creative, enthusiastic 1:1 teaching assistant to join our dedicated team.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant who will play a key role in individual support for an identified child.
The successful individual will support the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of the assigned individual.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in working with children with social and communication difficulties
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• Enjoys working independently and with initiative
•Is able to work effectively with children either individually and in small groups to enable them to achieve their best
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Is flexible, proactive and resourceful
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
• Has a good knowledge of phonics
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Closing date: 14/07/2025 at 12pm
Interview date: 16/07/2025

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