Teaching Assistant (Level 1) EDV/2025/WSASES/00922
Posted 1 week ago by Peterborough Diocese Education Trust
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Welford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Teaching Assistant (Level 1) involves providing dedicated support to children on a 1:1 basis in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School. The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2026, requiring a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and skills in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN). The school emphasizes a collaborative and caring atmosphere, aiming to inspire both staff and students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children on a 1:1 basis in EYFS.
- Assist in the implementation of SEN provision.
- Build successful working relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment.
- Engage in ongoing professional development.
Key Skills:
- Good knowledge of SEN provision.
- Confidence, resilience, and dedication.
- Previous experience working with children in a school environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Welford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Contract Details
Hours: 22.5 per week, Monday to Friday 9am-1.30pm
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026
Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential. As such, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who can inspire, motivate and support our children on a 1:1 basis in EYFS
Our ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Has a good knowledge of SEN Provision
- Is confident, resilient, and dedicated
- Has previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
- Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
- Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
- Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
- Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development.
In Return, We Can Offer You
- A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
- A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
- A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact our office on 01858 575431 to arrange. If you have the skills we are looking for, and this sounds like the perfect role for you, please don't hesitate and apply today. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.