Teaching Assistant post at Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School, a rural primary school, on a term-time contract starting as soon as possible. The work centres on supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs, delivering targeted interventions and leading small-group learning, with whole-class teaching or cover where experience allows. The post suits someone with primary experience who can combine nurture with firm routines, and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant appointment is considered for a suitably experienced candidate. An Enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support individual pupils and groups with learning across the school
- Deliver targeted interventions and support for pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Lead planned learning activities for small groups
- Where appropriate, lead whole-class learning or provide cover
- Adapt learning and resources to meet pupils' differing needs
- Support children with communication, regulation, independence and social development
- Establish calm, purposeful learning environments with clear routines and expectations
- Work with teachers to assess pupils' understanding and identify next steps
- Contribute to the implementation and review of SEND provision and individual support plans
- Use initiative and professional judgement when responding to pupils' needs
- Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and the wider staff team
- Contribute fully to the wider life of the school
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with children in a primary school
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Confidence leading learning for individuals and groups
Skills & knowledge
- Strong classroom management and consistent routines
- Ability to scaffold and adapt learning without lowering expectations
- Builds strong relationships with children while keeping clear boundaries
- Calm, consistent and solution-focused when pupils find things difficult
- Good understanding of early reading, writing and mathematics
- Proactive, organised and able to use initiative
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
Other
- Reflective and committed to developing own practice
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Will support the Christian ethos and values of the school
Nice to have
- Experience or training in autism or ADHD
- Experience or training in communication needs
- Experience or training in sensory regulation or positive behaviour support
What’s offered
- Warm, friendly and supportive staff team
- Close working relationships with teachers and school leaders
- Opportunities to lead groups and, depending on experience, whole-class learning
- Ongoing professional development and SEND training
- Varied role with genuine responsibility
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
