1:1 Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Great Dunmow is seeking a passionate and experienced part-time Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to implement strategies that help the child engage positively in their learning environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as experience with children with SEMH needs. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating an inclusive environment for every child.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is preferred.
• Ability to implement behaviour management strategies.
• Motivated to achieve the best for every child.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with additional needs in accessing learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning strategies.
• Help manage the child's emotions and behaviours.

Skills

Understanding of children within an educational setting

Experience with children with additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proactive and initiative

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC5259-135S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3 points 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/b 13 January

Part Time Teaching Assistant required in Key Stage 1 (Monday to Friday, term time) Contract linked to named child for fixed term to 31 August 2026

Start date - 5 January 2026 or asap Pay Band Local Government Scale 3 points 5-6

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our established and successful Key Stage 1 team at our creative, friendly primary school. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective support for a student with additional needs helping them to access learning and engage positively in the school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience working with children with SEMH needs and supporting a child in managing their emotions and behaviours. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff to ensure that learning is accessible and appropriate for the child's abilities and to implement behaviour management strategies to meet the needs of the child and in line with our school behaviour policy.

The successful applicant will be someone with:

• An understanding of children within an educational setting and the ability to support them effectively
• Experience with working with children with additional needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A commitment to achieving the best for every child
• Be highly motivated
• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
• The ability to follow direction but also be proactive and use own initiative
• Preferably some experience with working with young children
• Patience, a sense of humour and flexibility are essential

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you!

You will be joining part of a nurturing and professional team, committed to staff development. Further details and application packs are available from the school office [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026

Successful applicants must be available for interview on Tuesday 13 January 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner than the published dates if the right candidate applies.

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.