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We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic One‑to‑One Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Charing Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing dedicated, individual support to a pupil, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a One‑to‑One Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and other professionals to support the learning, wellbeing, and development of an individual pupil, including those with additional needs. You will play a key role in helping the pupil access the curriculum, develop independence, and engage positively in school life.
This post is for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus one week (39 weeks).
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide dedicated one‑to‑one support for a named pupil under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
2. Support the pupil’s access to learning and participation in classroom activities
3. Implement personalised strategies and interventions to meet the pupil’s individual learning, behavioural, emotional, or medical needs
4. Assist with the planning and delivery of adapted learning activities
5. Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
6. Support the pupil during transitions, break times, and school activities
7. Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
8. Monitor and record progress, contributing to assessments and review meetings as required
9. Work closely with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to provide consistent support
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
10. Passionate about supporting children with additional needs to succeed
11. Patient, understanding, and empathetic
12. Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
13. Confident in following individual support plans and behaviour strategies
14. Observant, proactive, and responsive to a pupil’s needs
15. A clear and effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
What We Offer
16. A welcoming and supportive staff team
17. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
18. A positive, inclusive, and well‑resourced learning environment
19. The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on a child’s education and wellbeing
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.
Charing Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interested applicants should apply via My New Term by clicking the link below, where you can upload a CV to auto‑populate your application form.