1:1 Teaching Assistant in Ely

Working 1:1 with a pupil with an EHCP, supporting them within the classroom and on a pastoral level. Daily management and supervision under the Head of Learning Support/SENDCo. Liaising with the SENDCo to complete formal documentation and paperwork regarding the pupil. Overseeing targets and plans relating to the pupil. Occasionally working with small groups in a flexible but supportive manner within class to help them remain motivated and access their learning. Delivering 1:1 targeted intervention in line with the student’s needs, as set by the SENDCo. Calming situations and providing a sympathetic ear to students, feeding concerns through the school’s pastoral and academic support structures. Awareness of the pupil’s medical needs and providing support where needed. Undertaking training related to the specific needs of the pupil. Occasionally working within the general classroom environment when the pupil is in an alternate activity. Meeting with students regularly to assist them in meeting the expectations of the school’s routines. Occasionally liaising with pupils’ parents, as agreed with the SENDCo and maintaining relevant notes. Assisting students with the production of their work on electronic devices. May be required to undertake a range of general support roles for teachers outside the Learning Support Department, as agreed with the SENDCo or Deputy Head Academic. May be assigned other duties by the SENDCo including administration, filing, photocopying, emailing pupils to arrange testing, and exam access arrangements within King’s Ely Senior School, when not working directly with the pupil. Role may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of King’s Ely Senior.

Person Specification

• Strong commitment to promoting and enhancing the educational experience and personal development of children within the school environment.
• Lively and energetic approach to working with children, balanced by the ability to sympathetically empathise with, support, and counsel children.
• Attended previous training pertinent to this position (TA training, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ASD, and neurodiversity) is ideal.
• Ability to inspire, guide, and be a positive role model to children.
• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Well-organised and able to prioritise tasks independently.
• First-rate interpersonal skills and enjoyment of teamwork within a specialist setting.
• Effective communication and prior experience of being a supportive member of a team.
• Enthusiastic about learning more to support children.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and protocols in line with best practice.

Remuneration and Hours

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm term time only. Start Date: September 2026.

Terms and Conditions

• Enrolment in the statutory auto-enrolment pension scheme. The employer and employee contribution rates are Employee contribution 5% and Employer contribution 3%.
• Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures.
• Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards.
• The School offers a private healthcare insurance scheme, which staff may opt to join at their expense shortly after the start of each academic year (policy starts on 1st November each year). The scheme can only be joined at the start of the policy year.
• School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays – small fee applies).
• Limited free on-site parking.
• Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
• Members of staff are entitled to a 10% discount on all King’s Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
• Discounts at local businesses including Poet's House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).

King’s Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.