Description
High View Primary School is seeking a Temporary Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a child with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will build a positive and trusting relationship with the child and work closely with teachers, support staff, parents/carers, and other professionals.
Job Details:
- Temporary position from ASAP until August 2027
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am–3:20pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days)
- Salary: £23,612 to £25,357 per year
- Focus: One-to-one support for a child with additional learning needs
Responsibilities:
- Provide focused individual support to the child
- Contribute to the child's learning and development
- Observe and record the child's progress and achievements
Requirements:
- Experience of working with children with additional learning needs
- Ideally, experience of supporting children who are pre-verbal and/or use AAC devices to communicate
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities
- Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Confidence using IT to support work
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a real difference to a child's experience of school
- Friendly, supportive, and dedicated team
- Chance to develop skills in supporting children with additional learning needs and communication differences
Important Information:
- The position is subject to the continuation of funding and the child's attendance at High View Primary School
- Closing date: Midnight, Monday 2 November 2026
- Interview date: Thursday 12 November 2026