1:1 Teaching Assistant for Communication & Interaction Needs

Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9JX

20 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  3 February 2025

• Latest start date

  24 February 2025

• Closing date

  10 January 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  20 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: This role requires working Monday to Friday, 8:35 am to 3:15 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day, totalling 31 hours and 15 minutes per week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 August 2025
• Pay scale: Grade 4 - 6 Dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.

• Understanding of communication and interaction difficulties.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Commitment to the school’s vision and values.

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in education or special educational needs.

• Experience supporting pupils with similar needs.

• Knowledge of specific communication strategies or interventions.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a pupil’s educational journey.

Further details about the role

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Stone with Woodford C of E Primary School. The successful candidate will support a pupil with communication and interaction needs, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and school life. Approximately 80% of the timetable will involve direct 1:1 support, with the remaining 20% dedicated to interventions and general classroom assistance.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s learning journey, supported by our school’s values of kindness, respect, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to a pupil with communication and interaction needs.

• Implement personalised learning plans and interventions.

• Facilitate the pupil's engagement and participation in classroom activities.

• Adapt learning materials to meet the pupil's specific requirements.

• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure cohesive support.

• Assist with general classroom duties and deliver group interventions as needed.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@stone-with-woodford.gloucs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@stone-with-woodford.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01454260309
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Stone with Woodford Primary School is a voluntary controlled, small Church of England school in Gloucestershire. The school combines a warm and friendly atmosphere with high standards of educational achievement, and puts enjoyment at the heart of every child’s education within a Christian context. Our school is one big family where everyone is valued and respected.

Arranging a visit to Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stone-with-woodford.gloucs.sch.uk.

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