1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2

Leigh and Bransford Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5DX

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 13.26

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose and key skills:

To provide consistent, skilled and nurturing support for a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated social, emotional, communication, sensory and executive functioning difficulties. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals to enable the pupil to access learning, develop independence, regulate emotions, build positive relationships and achieve the outcomes identified within their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Essential:

Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly in areas such as communication and interaction, and social, emotional and mental health.

Experience delivering small group or 1:1 interventions.

Experiencing supporting pupils with executive functioning difficulties.

Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it affects learning, communication and social interaction.

Ability to recognise and respond to sensory needs, including implementing movement breaks and sensory support strategies.

Knowledge of emotional regulation strategies.

Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated learning.

Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Skilled in using visual supports, structured routines, and positive behaviour strategies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Flexible, patient, and empathetic approach.

Patience, empathy and emotional resilience, remaining calm and supportive during periods of anxiety or dysregulation.

Desirable:

Training in English, reading and mathematics and a knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

Knowledge of effective modelling, scaffolding and multisensory learning.

Familiarity with EHCPs and multi-agency working.

What the school offers its staff

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits

Employee Health Assistance

Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.

Career Progression

We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.

Pension ​

As a teacher, you will automatically enroll into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.

Collaboration ​

All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice. ​

Eye tests and Flu Jabs ​

All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab. ​

Free Car Parking ​

All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises. ​

Childcare – Wraparound discount ​

Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of and within an education plan provided by the classroom teacher:

•Support the pupil’s access to the curriculum through differentiated strategies and personalised learning approaches.

•Promote engagement and focus during learning activities, using appropriate prompts, visual aids, and structured routines.

•Assist in the development of literacy and numeracy skills through targeted interventions and scaffolded support.

•Encourage the use of assistive technologies and alternative methods of recording to support written expression.

•Foster emotional resilience and self-regulation through positive relationships and structured emotional development activities.

•Contribute to the pupil’s social development by supporting peer interactions and promoting inclusive play and communication.

•Collaborate with teaching staff and the SENCo to monitor progress, adapt strategies, and contribute to review meetings.

•Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures at all time

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leigh and Bransford Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leigh and Bransford Primary School website
• Email address: kharrison@metacademies.org.uk
• Phone number: 01886832342
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-and-bransford-primary-school-malvern

Leigh and Bransford Primary School is a friendly, welcoming school with great facilities including forest school and a large playing field. We are a fully inclusive school who have high expectations and aspiration for all our pupils in order to enable them to flourish. Together, we will work to provide an excellent, rounded education for every pupil. We do this in a safe environment where pupils feel engaged, valued and supported.

Arranging a visit to Leigh and Bransford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kharrison@metacademies.org.uk.

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