Job Introduction
TEACHING ASSISTANT 1:1
FIXED TERM ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2027
Job Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract/Hours: 30 Hours per week - Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 12-17 depending on experience £28,792-£31,022 (£20,067 - £21,621 pro rata)
Hours of Work: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm (30 minutes lunch)
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 12th June 2026 @ 12:00 noon
Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026
An opportunity exists for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a specific pupil with additional SEN need. This will initially be a fixed term contract ending 31st August 2027, pending the needs of the pupil and budget constraints.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support children with their learning and helping to develop confidence and communication skills. The post will also include 30 minutes to support the pupil during the lunchtime period.
About this role:
Do you want to work in a happy and friendly school where helping children to thrive is central to the work of the school? If so, come and join our team as a Teaching Assistant!
This specific role will initially be based at the Infant site at Church Lane however, there maybe a requirement to work across both our Infant site and the Junior site on Hawthorn Road.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to build good working relationships, be organised, enjoy working with children and "making a difference."
Good literacy and numeracy skills will also be essential in order to confidently support pupils in their learning when clarifying and explaining learning. Being sensitive to different needs and personalities, demonstrating empathy and warmth and being aware of the emotional needs of children would be highly beneficial.
The successful candidate would work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake support programmes for a child with an EHCP. Work may be carried out 1-1 with the child with the EHCP and at times you may also be required to assist other children.
We offer friendly, supportive staff as well as a working environment where staff can enjoy the excitement of learning! There will be mentoring support available to the successful candidate so don't delay - take a step towards this rewarding opportunity in our great school today!
To apply for the position, full details and application form can be downloaded from the vacancies section of the school website @ https://highfieldceprimaryschool.co.uk/
If you have any questions about this post, please contact our Business Manager, Carol Donnachie on 023 8055 5793 or email admin@highfieldschool.co.uk Please return completed application forms to the same email address.
Highfield Church of England Primary School is an Associate Member of The Aspire Trust
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
