Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming village school. The Role: • To work under the instruction/direction of SENDCo and teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs. • To provide 1-1 support for children with additional needs across the school, specifically in supporting SEMH needs. • To undertake specified work with this pupil and to encourage their participation in the social and academic processes of the school when possible. With a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection. The successful candidate will: • Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards. • Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative. • Have experience of delivering Mathematics and Literacy intervention programmes. • Be able to motivate and inspire children. • Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents. • Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills. • Be able to improve learning outcomes with groups and individuals. • Have experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour • Have experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis We can offer: • Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities. • An excellent building with good facilities. • Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community. Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time. Closing date: 13th November 2026 Interview date: Week commencing: 16th November 2026 Please visit our website for the job description and person specification. For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary School, please visit our website Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.