Vacancies

1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with multiple children

Job Introduction

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant working with multiple children
Salary: £7,847 - £7,970 per annum
Hours: 13hrs 20mins
Location: Chawson First School
Permanent Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

We are looking for someone with:

A passion for working with children with SEND.
Willingness to encourage children to reach their full potential.
Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and the ability to use this knowledge to support a child/children.
Ability to develop positive relationships with children.
Resilient and nurturing personality.
The best interests of children at the centre of their practice.
Is able to think on their feet.
Experience of leading interventions to support children.
Can develop positive relationships with staff and parents.
Willingness to develop their understand of special needs and strategies to support children.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting individual and/or groups of pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
Work with a named child at key points to maximise progress for the pupil.
Working with groups of pupils as required.
Understand My Plan targets and long-term outcomes for a group of children and/or your name child.
Take an active role in the assess, plan, do, review cycle.
Support at playtimes and lunchtimes during unstructured play.
Liaising with SENCO and outside agencies.

Please complete and return an Application Form by the closing date of Monday 23rd November. Applications should be returned or email. Please state on your application form which of the roles you would like to be considered for (you are welcome to express an interest in all 3).

Applicants who submitted an application during the previous round of vacancies may request that their application be reconsidered for the current recruitment round. To do so, please email senco@chawson.worcs.sch.uk to confirm that you wish your application to be considered.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30th November and Wednesday 2nd December Further details are available from the school via email: senco@chawson.worcs.sch.uk

Chawson First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short listed candidates will be subject to an online check for safeguarding purposes.

Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service

Chawson First School manages personal data in line with GDPR, a full Applicant's Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Benefits:

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Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026

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