1:1 Teaching Assistant TA2
Leigh and Bransford Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5DX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 12.5 hours per week (with potential opportunity for additional hours in another role)
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- 13.28
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: One-to-One Teaching Assistant
Salary Scale Point: TA2
Employer: Mercian Educational Trust
Closing Date: Friday 28th November
Interview Date:Monday 8th December
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 12.5 hours per week (with potential opportunity for additional hours in another role)
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, tailored support for a pupil with identified Special Educational Needs, including specific learning difficulties and attention-related challenges. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to promote access to learning, emotional wellbeing, and independence, in line with the pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those with Dyslexia, ADHD traits, or emotional regulation needs.
- Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated learning approaches.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
- Skilled in using visual supports, structured routines, and positive behaviour strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills.
- Flexible, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting learning and behaviour.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Training in emotional literacy, therapeutic or nurture-based approaches, or assistive technology.
- Experience delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions.
- Familiarity with EHCPs and experience of multi-agency working.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the class teacher and within the framework of an agreed education plan:
- Support the pupil’s access to the curriculum through differentiated and personalised learning strategies.
- Promote focus, engagement, and participation during lessons using visual aids, structured routines, and positive reinforcement.
- Assist in developing literacy and numeracy skills through targeted, scaffolded activities.
- Encourage the use of assistive technologies and alternative methods of recording to support communication and written work.
- Foster emotional resilience, confidence, and self-regulation through positive relationships and structured support.
- Encourage positive peer interactions and inclusive play to support social development.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCo to monitor progress, adapt strategies, and contribute to review meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
Additional Information
The role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and supportive team committed to inclusive practice and pupil success.
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 en-roll 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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh and Bransford Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh and Bransford Primary School website
- Email address
- kharrison@metacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01886832342
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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