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1:1 teaching assistant - shaftesbury ce primary school

Shaftesbury
Teaching assistant
Posted: 19h ago
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30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), fixed term until 31.08.2026. We are looking to appoint a caring and empathetic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is to support a named child to enable the student to achieve their full learning potential and facilitate their personal, academic, social, and moral development. This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about education and making a positive impact on a child’s learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider staff to ensure the child feels safe, supported, and included in all aspects of school life. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support to a child, in line with their individual learning and care needs. Support the child’s emotional, social, and academic development in the classroom and during other school activities. Work closely with teaching staff and parents to implement and adapt learning strategies. Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Assist with record keeping and observations as required. We are looking for someone who: Has experience working with young children, ideally in a primary school setting. Understands the importance of building trust and consistency. Is patient, nurturing, and adaptable to the changing needs of the child. Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team. Has relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent experience – desirable but not essential). To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here Further Information Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact Jamie Paul, Office Manager [email protected] or on 01747 852901. SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of safer recruitment check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. About Us Not Specified

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