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1:1 Teaching Assistant- Early Years

Galley Common Infant School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9NZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday- 08:45am-11:45am 1 hour lunch break 12:45pm-2:45pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2029
• Pay scale: SCP 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping children thrive?

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team, initially. This rewarding role involves providing individual support for a child with special educational needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential within our nurturing and inclusive school community but may also involve working with small groups.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational journey at the very start of their school life.

This is a fixed term position linked to EHCP funding for the duration of the child's attendance at our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children in an Early Years or primary setting.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be patient, caring and resilient, with excellent communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Have experience of supporting children with communication needs.
• Support the child's learning, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning.
• A friendly, supportive and dedicated team of staff.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to a child's school experience.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Galley Common Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Galley Common Infant School website
• Email address: admin2107@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 02476 392219
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/galley-common-infant-school

Galley Common Infant School is a successful, happy and caring school.

We can offer:
• A friendly, caring and inclusive school with children at the centre of all that we do.
• A dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of staff
• A safe, pleasant and happy environment for all
• A supportive and committed Governing Body
• Parents who value the school and are interested in their child’s education
• Strong Community links

Arranging a visit to Galley Common Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin2107@welearn365.com.

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