1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Halsall St Cuthbert’s Primary School is a popular rural school with a strong Christian ethos. We are seeking a part‑time teaching assistant to support one child with speech and language development in Key Stage 2. The role is part of a fixed‑term contract (term‑time only), with 9 hours per week and a salary quoted on a full‑time equivalent basis, paid pro‑rata.

Responsibilities

• Be a kind, positive and reassuring adult for children at school
• Support children with special educational needs to achieve academic, physical, social and emotional goals
• Establish supportive and constructive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Support learning in 1:1 and small group situations
• Be professional and courteous to all

Essential Qualifications

• English & Maths GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 TA qualification
• Specialist SEN training

Essential Experience

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Clear understanding of safeguarding roles and responsibilities (Keeping Children Safe in Education)
• Ability to relate well to children (across the Primary phase)
• Good communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with or caring for primary‑aged children
• Experience working in a classroom environment
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Experience running intervention strategies

Equal Opportunities Statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; successful applicants will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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