Teaching Assistant for 1:1 Support
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8TU17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday inclusive 08:30 to 15:30
Contract type
- Fixed term - This post is to support a child with complex SEND and will be required until the funding ceases or the child leaves the school.
Actual salary
- £19697.03
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an adaptable, resourceful and inspirational SEND Teaching Assistant.
The nature of this role would ideally suit someone who has experience and is confident working on a 1:1 basis to support a child with complex SEND. Knowledge of ASC (Autism), communication and sensory needs are desirable. Experience of positive handling is also desirable.
This role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as high expectations and standards of attainment, achievement and behaviour. The role will involve collaborating with teachers and the SENCO to deliver personalised programmes of teaching and learning activities based around pupil’s individual needs.
- Provide care, reassurance and dignified support to special needs pupils in a mainstream setting.
- Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the School Support Plans, Education Health Care Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
- Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
- Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
- Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils, including those with SEN, both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
- Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well-being.
- Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained. This will include contributing to the Education Health Care Plans or School Support Plans of a child with identified SEN.
- Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained.
- Prepare and maintain learning resources and ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements.
- Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
- Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required
What the school offers its staff
Peover Superior Primary School is a small village primary school with mixed aged classes. We pride ourselves on our personalised approach to teaching and learning; our school is like one big family. We can offer you:
- Exceptionally well-behaved children, who are keen to learn
- A happy working environment – a sense of humour is a must!
- Commitment to your CPD
- We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.
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.
About Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 93 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peover Superior Endowed Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@peoversuperior.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625861384
Peover Superior Primary School, part of the Aspire Educational Trust, is an outstanding co-educational primary school for children aged 4-11 years located in the heart of Cheshire. With only 100 pupils currently on roll, we are like one big family.
Arranging a visit to Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@peoversuperior.cheshire.sch.uk.
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