Job Description:

Location: Hydesville Tower School
Job Title: 1-1 Teaching Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £21,041 per Annum

About Us

Hydesville Tower School is a successful 2-16 co-educational independent day school, part of the Outcomes First Group. We offer small class sizes, exceptional behaviour, and a strong pastoral ethos, alongside a clear focus on academic excellence.

Role Purpose

The post holder will assist in the educational and social development of a pupil (on 1:1 basis) with special educational needs, under the direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their individual targets.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo and external professionals to support the pupil's learning and wellbeing.
• Promote independence, confidence, social skills and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources and maintaining an engaging learning environment.
• Support the pupil's emotional, social and personal development both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews of pupil progress.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

About You

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with a good standard of English and Maths.
• Experience supporting children in an educational setting, ideally within an SEN environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach, with a strong understanding of pupil wellbeing and pastoral needs.
• Creative, proactive and able to use initiative to support learning and engagement.
• Organised, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and individual pupil needs.
• Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and maintaining high professional standards.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Willing to undertake further training and professional development.

Desirable:

• Additional SEN-related qualifications or training.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Good ICT skills and confidence using educational technology.
• Experience working with external professionals and implementing pupil support plans.

How to Apply

Please submit your application form and supporting statement via our recruitment portal.

Early applications are encouraged as we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date.

Outcomes First Group/Hydesville Tower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable adults in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We expect all employees to understand our Group Safeguarding Policy and undertake training.

We will undertake recruitment checks throughout the recruitment process where permission has been given by candidates.