1:1 Teaching Assistant

About the role

Are you passionate about helping every child reach their full potential and thrive? Roundwood Primary are looking for someone to join their school as a 1:1 teaching assistant. 

We are looking for someone who can work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings (8.25am -12.15am) and all day Wednesday (8.25am-3pm), although would consider a job share if you are only available for some of these hours.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team in Key Stage 1, with your role providing support to a child with autism throughout the school day.  You would be delivering a personalised timetable in a calm and caring way, while working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual plans.  You would need to support the student's learning, allowing for flexibility throughout the school day while ensuring their well-being. 

Key responsibilities include managing social, emotional and behaviour needs with patience and empathy, maintaining records of the student's progress while working as part of a team and liaising with parents. 

The ideal candidate should be flexible, hardworking and have an approachable and nurturing personality. The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference to the child's learning. 

You will support the planning, assessment, and day to day activities, adapting and creating creative ways of learning and relevant resources as needed.  You will be able to work effectively on your own initiative as well as part of our team.

You will need excellent communication skills and will be able to work closely with parents, the class teacher, the SENDCo, the SEN team and external support.

The contract is fixed term as it is linked to funding while the child attends Roundwood Primary.

Why join our team?

• Professional development We are committed to your professional development, offering opportunities linked to your role and the needs of the child you will be working with.
• A great team and supportive leadership Be part of a dedicated, supportive, and creative team striving for excellence in everything we do.
• Staff wellbeing  Access our excellent Employee Assistance Programme, offering a wealth of advice and support for your personal and professional life.
• And finally - and most important - the chance to help our brilliant children thrive and develop

If you would like to visit our school, need further information on the role or would like to have an informal chat with the Headteacher, please contact Mrs Hooft on 01582 460756 or email admin@roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Otherwise, please either apply online ensuring you include details of two referees. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

If you are applying for a job share, please make it clear on your application what hours you are applying for. 

All employees at the school are subject to pre employment checks, including the right to work in the UK, health checks and Enhanced DBS clearance.