Teaching Assistant for a Named Pupil

Job description

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Fynamore Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, empathetic, and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team. This role will be to support a Child Looked After (CLA) who holds an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This pupil requires tailored academic, emotional, and social support to thrive in our inclusive school community. The successful candidate will be working within a skilled and caring team. They will be expected to provide support to a named pupil 1:1 in small groups or a whole class setting.
The successful applicant will need to:
be patient and nurturing, alongside being firm and fair
be a team player with a can do attitude
be willing to embrace and support the ethos of our school
be able to communicate well and build supportive relationships with staff, pupils and parents
have high expectations in everything they do
have a desire to improve their practice further
understand that some children may have emotional barriers to learning that need to be supported
be able to support children to overcome emotional triggers in a supportive and calm way
have professional communication skills and be able to interact with outside agencies.
deliver specific interventions outlined in the pupils EHCP.
support the pupil's emotional well-being using whole school nurture-based approaches.
modify classroom tasks to match the pupil's learning pace and needs.
use positive behaviour strategies to help the pupil regulate their emotions.
Location: Fynamore Primary School, School Rd, Calne, SN11 9UG
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Calne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English