1:1 Teaching Assistant

We are a small school set in the village of Colgate within easy reach of the A23. We are a good school (Ofsted March 2023) with a friendly, welcoming team of staff and polite, motivated children. Our values are Caring, Communication, Inclusion and Leadership. We have a strong focus on inclusion for all children.

Job Details

Job Advertisement - Teaching Assistant Grade 4

• Full time Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
• Permanent position
• NCJ PayScale Grade 4 (SCP 5 – 6) £25,583 - £25,989. Please note this salary will be pro rata for part time, term time only.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. This is a rewarding role requiring patience, adaptability and a strong commitment to inclusive education.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to support the pupil’s:

• learning and academic development
• social and emotional wellbeing
• communication and behavioural needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to a pupil with additional needs, enabling access to the curriculum
• Deliver structured learning activities as directed by the class teacher
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet the pupil’s needs
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional and behavioural development
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
• Support the implementation of individual support plans (e.g. EHCP/IEP)
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will have

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or SEN setting
• An understanding of supporting pupils with additional learning, behavioural, communication or sensory needs
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A calm, consistent and flexible approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Further Information

Colgate Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to ***email_hidden***

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01293 851254

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

Job Reference: SCHO02571