Teaching Assistant - Dedicated

Teaching Assistant – Dedicated Needs Role

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (including INSETs)

Contract: Fixed Term – 2 years until August 2028

Salary: NJC Grade B1

Whitehouse Primary School is seeking a caring, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for a blended role of 1:1 support and small group work. The role involves working closely with a child in Upper Key Stage 2, providing personalised support to help them access learning, develop independence and thrive within the classroom.

Collaborate with the class teacher and Inclusion team to deliver consistent, high‑quality support tailored to the child’s individual needs; adopt relational practice and a trauma‑informed approach; adapt learning activities and support engagement and progress; communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and professionals; support safeguarding and welfare of children.

• Experience working with children with additional needs (C&ICSEMH), ideally in a primary school setting.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly SEMH and Communication and Interaction needs.
• Ability to adopt relational practice and a trauma‑informed approach.
• Patient, resilient, calm and flexible in changing situations.
• Capability to adapt learning activities and use appropriate strategies to support engagement and progress.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication with colleagues, parents and professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Friendly and experienced colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• High‑quality professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child’s educational journey and wellbeing.
• Support for staff wellbeing.
• Access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance Programme, bespoke CPD and a generous employer contribution.
• Benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle‑to‑work scheme and more.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All school‑based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check.

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