1-2-1 Teaching Assistant - Birches First School

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs. The ideal candidate will provide structured support following specific programmes and assist teachers in maintaining classroom discipline. This fixed-term role offers 17.5 hours per week during term time only, with opportunities for professional development within the school and a well-resourced working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Well-resourced working environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual required to support a child with additional needs.
• Capable of providing structured support in accordance with work programmes.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline and support pupils in achieving learning goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support according to specific work programmes.
• Assist with developing and implementing Individual Education Plans.
• Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ progress.

Skills

Support for children with learning needs

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

1-2-1 Teaching Assistant

Birches First School

Teaching Assistant to Support a Child with Additional Needs (Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social Emotional and Mental Health)

Grade 4 £25,583 pro rata FTE

Term Time Only + teacher training days

17.5 hours per week

Fixed term end date 31/08/2026

Required as soon as possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support an individual with learning needs. The contract is fixed term in the first instance as it is linked to a child with EHCP funding.

• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.
• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks.

Support to Pupils

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters.
• Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate.
• Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice.

We can offer you:

• A great team of hardworking colleagues
• Outstanding children who are keen to learn
• Supportive parents and governors
• Opportunities for professional development within school and as part of the MAT
• A well-resourced and safe working environment
• A highly skilled SENCo as a source of expertise and support

Visits to the school: Please contact the school office on 01902 297910 to arrange.

Last date for receipt of completed application forms 9th January 2026 @9am

Interviews will be held on 12th January 2026 and will include a formal question and answer session and a short observation.

Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted Friday 9th January 2026, 5pm please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.