Part-time Teaching Assistant -1:2 Support

The Edward Betham CE Primary School is looking to appointment an enthusiastic and reliable Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our high-achieving two-form entry school. Graded as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in 2024, and an ‘Excellent’ school by SIAMS in 2022.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience of working with children with additional needs
• An understanding of autism (preferably, a certificated course related to autism)
• A warm manner, yet an ability to maintain firm and clear boundaries for behaviour, learning and social communication
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work in a team and make a positive contribution to raising standards and making all adults and children feel part of the school
• A positive, pro-active approach to supporting pupils’ social and behavioural needs
• Experience of running intervention programmes (e.g. Numeracy/Literacy programmes for pupils of lower ability with additional learning needs) 

We can offer you:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development through regular TA meetings, and external courses as required
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• A school-wide emphasis on staff and pupil wellbeing, led by a dynamic Wellbeing Group, which includes TAs
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by our Christian vision, driven by a shared passion about children’s wellbeing and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment within a supportive and positive atmosphere