One to One Teaching Assistant

The role

This important position is to support a pupil within Foundation. The role will require someone with a caring and patient nature who has experience of working with children with special educational needs including physical needs. The successful applicant must be able to use their own initiative, varying activities so they are accessible to the child. They will be looking to support the friendships of the child and integration into the class.

Hours are 8.30am until 3.15pm Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch. A flexible approach will be required for timings of lunch.

NVQ3 in child education would be desirable but not essential.

This post is temporary, until 31st August 2025.

Closing date for applications is 12noon 10th February 2025.
Interviews will be held 12th February 2025.


In accordance with Ofsted requirements, all applicants must supply two references and provide full employment history and evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK. It is important to note that we are required to contact all previous employers that involved you working with young people and/or vulnerable adults in order to ascertain the reason for your leaving that employment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.