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Teaching Assistant 1:1 Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

Job Title: Teaching Assistant 1:1 Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £19.132 - £19,432 per annum
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Location: Whittington CE Primary School
Fixed Term for 12 months (Linked to a named EHCP pupil)

Starting: September 2026 for 12 months (39 weeks, term time only + 5 training days)

Whittington CE Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, to work on a 1:1 basis with a named EHCP pupil, to join our team for September 2026.

Experience of working with children aged 4-11
Experience of the primary/first school phase
Experience of working with SEN children

Whittington CE Primary is a single form entry Church of England School and our motto is 'To love, to learn, to flourish - together', which summarises the ethos of our school.

We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate high quality support with exceptionally high expectations for every child.

By joining the team, the successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively to fulfil the school's strong Christian vison and values.

The 1:1 teaching assistant will need to:

Support individuals and groups who are on the SEN register including pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
Liaise with the class teacher to ensure that the pupil/ groups have access to the school curriculum by adapting activities and resources.
Plan and implement personalised activities which suit the needs of the child
Ensure that the pupil is fully integrated into the life of the class and the wider school
Report to and liaise with the school’s SENCO and outside agencies on progress

For further information please contact: the school office by email office@whittington.worcs.sch.uk or by telephone on 01905 354844.

Benefits:

LGPS, local authority welfare scheme, onsite parking as well as personal development opportunities.

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: 22 June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed

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