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1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2

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St Paul’s have an exciting opportunity for two 1:1 Teaching Assistant L2 to join our happy team.

As part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career progression across our network of schools.

We have beautiful grounds, a supportive local community and talented children, who love coming to school.

The role:

We are seeking positive, calm and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistants to provide individual support for a pupil with additional needs. Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team, the successful applicants will help pupils access learning, develop independence, manage routines and participate fully in school life.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo

·         Supporting the pupil to access whole-class teaching, small-group work and individual learning activities

·         Breaking learning into manageable steps and using appropriate resources, visual supports and agreed strategies

·         Supporting the pupil’s communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, behaviour and independence

·         Helping the pupil to manage transitions, routines, unstructured times and changes to the school day

·         Monitoring and recording progress towards agreed outcomes and contributing relevant information to reviews

·         Supporting personal care, medical or physical needs where required and in accordance with agreed plans and training

It is expected the successful applicants will have:

·         A good level of education, including GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English, together with a relevant Level 2 qualification

·         Recent and relevant experience of supporting children with additional needs, including experience of working on a 1:1 basis

·         An understanding of SEND and the importance of following an individual support plan, EHCP outcomes and agreed strategies

·         The ability to build a consistent, positive and professional relationship with an individual pupil while maintaining appropriate boundaries

·         Experience of adapting tasks, resources and communication so that a pupil can access learning and make progress

·         The ability to support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and increasing independence

·         The ability to observe, record and share information about progress, engagement and wellbeing with the class teacher and SENDCo

·         A calm, patient and resilient approach, including the ability to respond consistently to changing needs and situations

·         Strong communication skills and the ability to work constructively with the pupil, colleagues, parents and carers, and relevant professionals

·         The ability to work as part of a team, follow professional guidance and maintain appropriate confidentiality

·         A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the pupil’s welfare, dignity and full participation in school life

In return we can offer you:

•        A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.
•        Opportunities for professional development

 

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For more information contact

To request an application pack, please contact kbennett@orchardmat.org.uk or call 01432 273784

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.