Teaching Assistant TA1 SEND Allowance Contract Length: Linked to pupil with EHCP 10 hours 50 minutes every afternoon 1.10 p.m.-3.20 p.m. Monday-Friday The Governors are seeking to appoint a caring, positive and experienced teaching assistant, who is patient, good humoured and highly motivated to work independently and collaboratively with a focus on building a trustful relationship and in supporting the all-round needs of a Year 3 child with an EHCP. The role is required each afternoon across the week. The right candidate will need to communicate with a job share partner who is supporting this child during the mornings. They should possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have a real interest and commitment in supporting the development of the whole child. Having experience of working with a neurodivergent child would be advantageous, however we are looking for the right person for the child and further training for their specific needs will be available. The candidate should be someone who enjoys working with children with a range of needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups and has experience of doing this to get the best out of the children they are supporting. We are offering the opportunity to work in an environment where each person is valued and with pupils who love to learn and are motivated in wanting to do well. You will be joining a committed team where your own professional development is given a high priority. This is a church school and the candidate should be at ease with the Christian vision and ethos of our school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks. Applications will be only accepted via an application form and not in CV format. Any further enquiries please contact the school office. Interview date: week commencing 29.09.25