Teaching Assistant - Dedicated Needs at Whitehouse Primary School

Teaching Assistant – Dedicated Needs Role

(1:1 Support) / Group work

Hours:

8.30am-3.30pm

39 weeks per year (including INSETs), 32.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - 2 years until August 2028
Salary: NJC Grade B1 

Whitehouse Primary School is seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in a blended role of 1:1 support work and small group work. 

This rewarding position involves working closely with a child in Upper Key Stage 2, providing personalised support to help them access learning, develop independence and thrive within the classroom environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the class teacher and Inclusion team to ensure the child receives consistent, high-quality support tailored to their individual needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with additional needs (Communication and Interaction and Social, Emotional and Mental Health), ideally in a primary school setting.
• Has knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Communication and Interaction needs.
• Can adopt relational practice and a trauma informed approach
• Is patient, resilient and able to respond calmly and flexibly to changing situations.
• Can adapt learning activities and use appropriate strategies to support engagement and progress.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and enabling every child to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Friendly and experienced colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey and wellbeing.
• A school where staff wellbeing is valued and supported.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and a generous employer contribution.  All IFtL employees have access to a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

For more information or to arrange a visit to Whitehouse Primary School please contact ccamwell@whitehousepirmary.co.uk 

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check

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