Teaching Assistant - Springdale First School

Fixed Term 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Springdale First School

Fixed term until 31 August 2027. 30.84 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year including inset days.

Salary: £18,862 – £19,161 per annum (actual) or £26,427 – £26,846 per annum full time equivalent.

Job type:
Fixed term contract.

Support a named pupil with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or attachment difficulties, working 1:1 and in small groups to meet their educational and behavioural needs.

• Understanding of the needs and challenges faced by pupils with ASD and/or attachment difficulties.
• Knowledge of potential triggers and strategies to help pupils self‑regulate and manage responses.
• Knowledge of PEIC‑D would be desirable.
• Highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic and suitably qualified.
• Experience working as part of a small, dedicated team with individual pupils and small groups.
• Ability to respond to the individual learning needs of pupils, adapting times and resources as required.
• Responsive and reflective practitioner.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet pupils’ needs.
• Capability to maintain accurate records of pupil progress, behaviour and interaction.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to whole team planning sessions.
• Ability to plan and lead practical sessions supporting the pupil’s learning.
• Support pupils during regular off‑site trips and visits.
• Support pupils to develop life skills linked to their learning (handling money, shopping, etc.).
• Calm and positive response to challenging behaviour.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, social interaction, learning potential and attainment.
• Adherence to behaviour policy guidelines.
• Sense of humour.
• Commitment to supporting all pupils to achieve and thrive to the best of their ability.
• Willingness to undertake training linked to supporting pupils’ needs.
• Ability to interact with parents and families, building positive relationships in support of pupils.
• Natural multi‑tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a “right first time” mindset, completing work to a high standard.
• Self‑starter, motivated to use initiative with good attention to detail.
• Experience in an administrative role, undertaking a variety of tasks.

• Part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence.
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation.
• Flexible working approach, where possible.
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff).
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings.
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential telephone and face‑to‑face counselling for employees and family members.
• Financial wellbeing support provided by a company that offers comprehensive mortgage guidance.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first‑class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.