St Lawrence School is seeking two dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant for childen who will be in Reception and Year 1 in September 2026 to join our team. The successful applicants willll stay with the named child until they leave our school, at which point the contract will end. This is expected to be until they leave at the end of Year 6, assuming the child remains on role for the duration of their Primary education.
Both roles will involve working 1:1 with the named child, as well as runningt small group interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to the named pupil across a range of subjects and year groups
- Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plan
- Foster a positive, nurturing environment that supports emotional and academic development
- Assist with classroom activities, small group work, and one-to-one support
- Promote independence and confidence in pupils with additional needs
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children with SEND (desirable but not essential)
- Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic
- Can work flexibly across different age groups and learning needs
- Is a team player with good communication skills
What we offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Supportive colleagues and leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
- Collaborative working and shared expertise as part of our Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)
- Access to high-quality CPD across the MAT network
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a caring and committed team, we would love to hear from you.
These positions are fixed-term for the duration of the named child's time at St Lawrence.
Ideally, the start date for both roles will be 2nd June 2026, but we will accept a later start date.
Interviews will be held on 18th May.
We may close this advert earlier than stated if we receive sufficient applications.
Safeguarding Statement:
St. Lawrence C of E Aided Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.