1:1 Teaching Assistant KS1 - Fixed Term

Hayward’s is a thriving and expanding town school which serves its local community.  We aim to provide high standards of teaching & learning, developing confident and independent learners through our high quality provision.

We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant from September to support the learning and social emotional needs of an individual pupil in Key Stage 1 (Year 1) during the mornings.  This will be a fixed term contract while the child remains at our school or until they move to specialist provision.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for:

• Developing pupils’ Social, Emotional and Mental Health Skills.
• Working with class teachers and other teaching assistants to provide effective support in the classroom.
• Working with parents/carers where required.
• Supporting the delivery of the curriculum and helping the child access it appropriately.
• Contributing to Education Health Care Plan meetings and review/writing of Relational Support Plans.
• Contributing to My Plan meetings with SENDCo.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the class teachers, SENDCO and school leaders to lead and organise activities for the pupil within the Key Stage 1 unit.  They will support their specific learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs at an appropriate level for the individual to be able to access the curriculum and have a safe and enjoyable experience in school. 

We offer:

•             Enthusiastic, friendly and well behaved pupils

•             A dedicated, warm and friendly staff team

•             A commitment to professional development and career progression

Application form and job details are available to download from the school website or by request by emailing our school business manager at kbrett@haywards.devon.sch.uk

Applications must be completed in full and returned by 12 noon on the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Our child protection policy is available at https://www.haywards.org/page/?title=Policies&pid=21. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references, as well as an online search.