At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a child with additional needs and adapt learning activities for their success.
- Company: Ravensmead Primary School, dedicated to fostering inclusive education.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive environment, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to collaborate with professionals and engage with families.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape a child's educational journey.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with neurodiverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
- Ravensmead Primary School
- Temporary 3 terms in the first instance (Term Time)
- Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm (15 hours per week)
- Salary Range: Grade 4 Scale point 6 £25,989 FTE, £9,103 pro rata
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant. Required from 1st September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the class teachers to ensure the needs of the child are met.
- Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, including small group work where appropriate.
- Adapt learning activities daily to ensure access to a differentiated and highly personalised curriculum.
- Work proactively and flexibly to meet the child’s evolving needs.
- Collaborate closely with the SENCO and external agencies to deliver targeted support.
- Foster strong, positive relationships between home and school, making parents feel welcome and involved.
- Engage with multiple external professionals to implement best‑practice strategies.
- Hold at least a Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification).
- Ideally, possess training or experience in language, communication and interaction techniques, alongside experience supporting children with neurodiverse needs.
- The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday in line with the child’s Education Health Care Plan.
Qualifications
- Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.
- Training or experience in language, communication and interaction techniques.
- Experience supporting children with neurodiverse needs.
- Safeguarding Commitment
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant (Additional Needs 1:1 Support) - Ravensmead Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent
1:1 Support
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Experience with Neurodiverse Needs
Engagement with External Professionals
Flexibility
