1 to 1 Teaching Assistant Fixed Term

John Donne Church of England Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  22nd April 2025 or sooner if clearance received

• Closing date

  9 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,789.00 Annually (Actual) Point 3 on the NJC scale, 35 hours per week (9.30 to 3.30 with 1/2 hour lunch)

1 to 1 Teaching Assistant Fixed Term job summary

John Donne is a small village school with a friendly, close-knit team of staff. We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join us for the Summer term 2025 (covering maternity leave). The role is to start after the Easter holidays unless clearances are received earlier. The successful candidate will be supporting a student with SEND within KS2 during lessons and unstructured time.

Role responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or small groups
• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Have a strong basic education, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role ie, Teaching Assistant
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEN within an Educational setting
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning for children who deserve high quality teaching
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The staff and Governors at John Donne CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates and the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line Safer Recruitment guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About John Donne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John Donne Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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