1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Menston Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NY

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,106.89 - £18,723.49 Annually (Actual)

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant Supporting a Child 1:1 with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP)

Hours: 31.25 per week (8:30am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2026 (in the first instance)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a pupil with an EHCP. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey while being part of a supportive and welcoming school community.

The ideal candidate will be a committed and passionate individual who can work with initiative and collaborate effectively with others to deliver tailored support, helping to secure the best possible outcomes for the pupil.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in supporting the individual needs of children.
• A friendly, flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills, working effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusion and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Good organisation and a proactive attitude, with a willingness to contribute to the wider life and work of the school.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and positive when responding to the varied and sometimes challenging needs of pupils.
• An openness to training and professional development tailored to the role and to the specific needs of the child.

Key Priorities for the Role

• Provide high‑quality, personalised support that addresses the individual needs of the pupil, enabling them to make meaningful progress.
• Work collaboratively and build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and external professionals to promote inclusion and consistency of support.
• Demonstrate resilience, initiative, and proactive practice when responding to the varied and sometimes challenging needs of pupils.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including training tailored to the role and the needs of the pupil, whilst contributing to the wider life and work of the school

What We Offer You

• Happy, well‑behaved and well‑supported children who enjoy learning and thrive in a nurturing environment.
• A strong commitment to raising standards for all pupils, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team where colleagues value teamwork, share expertise, and work together to make a real difference.
• Tailored training and professional development, designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed for the role and to support the individual needs of the pupil.
• Beautiful school grounds in a village setting, offering fantastic opportunities for sports, outdoor learning, and creative exploration.

Discover More

We encourage you to explore our school community by visiting our website: https://menstonprimary.co.uk/

How to Apply

If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you. In your personal statement we are looking for you to highlight how you would make a positive contribution to our school and demonstrate your commitment to inclusion.

Note: we are unable to accept CVs.

For questions about the vacancy, please email recruitment@menston.mlt.co.uk.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Menston Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Menston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/menston-primary-school-ilkley

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