One-to-One Teaching Assistant for a Named Pupil

Salary: Grade D £13.05 - £13.47 per hour

Hours of work: 25 hours per week. Monday to Friday (8.30am - 1.30pm)

Contract: A temporary contract to support a named pupil in school. The position will end with one month's notice if the child leaves the school, or may be subject to change based on funding.

A bit about us

Sutton Veny CofE Primary School is a happy, successful and thriving village school with well-motivated children and supportive parents and governors. We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join our excellent team of staff. We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment in which to work, develop and grow.

All about the role

We are looking to appoint a supportive and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our school community and provide one-to-one support for one of our children. The role will involve supporting the child to develop their communication and language needs, to access the curriculum and to support their transitions throughout the school day.

Qualifications and attributes

• Can give children the best possible education
• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Is kind, caring and a team player
• Fosters a love of learning and develops children's academic and personal skills
• Provides a safe, supportive and caring environment
• Uses effective strategies to challenge, motivate and inspire
• Upholds the school's values, vision and culture
• Welcomes the challenge to develop new skills
• Has a positive outlook and a good sense of humour

Key dates

• Closing date (and time): Midday on Wednesday 1st July 2026
• Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
• Commencement date: Monday 1st September 2026, or earlier if possible.

Important information

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.