Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1/2 - Full-time

Woodlands; Out Elmstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed teaching assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work flexibly within the classroom, helping pupils one-on-one and in groups, while implementing specific learning programmes. Applicants should be positive, professional, and skilled communicators, eager to make a difference in children's lives. This term-time temporary contract has the potential for extension, depending on funding. School visits are highly encouraged.

Benefits

Great school ethos

Friendly professional colleagues

Regular CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to work well with both individuals and groups of children.
• Positive, fun, and caring attitude, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN one-on-one and in groups.
• Implement specific programmes to enhance children’s learning.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Skilled communication

Positive and professional attitude

Ability to work flexibly in various classroom settings

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. In particular, we are looking for an enthusiastic, committed teaching assistant with experience of supporting children with SEN. The successful candidate will work within the classroom as well as implementing specific programmes to support the children’s learning. You would expect to work flexibly, supporting pupils with SEN one to one, working with groups and as part of the whole class.

We can offer you a school with a great ethos and family feel, a fantastic environment in which to work, a friendly, professional group of colleagues, regular CPD opportunitiesand good resources.

You will be working with a passionate team which is completely committed to giving each child the best primary education possible. We are always looking for new ways to inspire our children and both staff and pupils genuinely love being here.

Candidates are expected to be skilled communicators, positive, professional, fun and caring. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEN and are excited to be part of a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

This is a term time temporary contract for the academic year in the first instance but there is a high probability that the post will continue if funding permits. School visits are highly encouraged.

School visits are highly recommended