We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. Ideally, we require a TA with some SEND experience. We require a Teaching Assistant who can share and contribute to our high standards and expectations, supporting pupils and helping them achieve their goals.
You will be required to work supporting a child with additional needs under the advisement of the KS1 SENCO and Class Teacher and external advisory services to implement a bespoke learning and sensory routine. You will be required to help a specific child in their play, learning development and discovery in line with the EYFS, key stage 1 and their own personal targets.
We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have previous experience of working with minimally or non verbal children with ASD within early years, working on a 1:1 basis, working with children who have speech and language difficulties or mobility issues. It would also be beneficial if you have worked with children with or using the following;
- Experience of using AAC tools or communication frameworks TEACCH program including Makaton, Core Boards, Visual Aids
- Intimate care
The role will also include a half hour cover to support at lunchtime.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm (with ½ hour for lunch) – 31 ¼ hours per week
We require a TA who has experience of supporting children on 1:1 or a small group basis.
Experience of, or willingness to learn, how to support a child’s needs including Speech & language and knowledge of supporting social skills and interaction. A competency in English, maths and IT is required.
We offer:
- welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff
- enthusiastic children and parents who enjoy participating in school life
- a caring and supportive ethos where staff well-being is a high priority
- a sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other
- a modern building with excellent resources and facilities
If you would like further details or would like to look around our school, please contact the school office. Email: office@hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk
Please note this is a 1:1 contract.
Closing date: 12.00pm Midday on Thursday 17th September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 20th September 2026
The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people including the Prevent agenda and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, right to work in the UK and qualifications check. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police.
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