Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until 18 December 2026), Term time only

Hours: Monday to Friday (12:15pm to 3:15pm) 15 Hours per week

Salary: £24,796 - £25,583 (FTE)

Closing Date:  16 January 2026

Start Date:  ASAP

Purpose of the Role:

To deliver a tailored teaching programme that meets the individual learning and behavioural needs of a pupil with additional needs, providing personalised and effective support.

Responsibilities:

• To assist class teachers to deliver the curriculum to children who have special educational and behavioural needs within the classroom framework.
• To assist in the formulation and implementation of the support plan as directed by SENCO, in line with school policy.
• To work on individual programmes with the children under the direction and guidance of the class teacher and in accordance with the SENCO.
• To provide the teacher and SENCO with detailed feedback and assessment on the child’s progress to inform the next stage of planning.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour, as required.
• Be involved in individual, group or class assessment and target setting activities, as required.
• To assist in supervising the child at break-times and meal-times, as required by their needs.
• To support the teacher in the implementation of the rules, expectations and policies of the school.
• To attend special needs review meetings, as required.
• To assist in the compilation of reports and records in accordance with school policy.
• To participate in school activities and attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
• To meet and liaise with external professionals and experts who may work with the child.
• To communicate with parents of the child and contribute to and effective home school relationship.
• Attend to the pupil’s personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.
• Break and lunchtimes duties which may include: - supervision of children in the dining room, classroom and in the playground - supervision of children eating their lunch - clearing and wiping of tables during and after lunch as necessary. 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.