KS2 1:2:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Post: KS2 1:1 Teaching Assistant (temp maternity cover until 21st July 2027)
Salary: Approx £6,933.35 pro rata.
Hours: 13 hours per week TA + 2.5 hours per week MDMS, term time only.
Mon & Tues 8:45am-3:15pm with MDMS duty (30mins per day)
Responsible to: SENDCO

Date Posted: Monday 12th October 2026
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Upper Beeding Primary School School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to office@upperbeedingprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 812288

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Job Description 1-1 TA Sept 2026

Person Specification 1-1 TA Sep 2026

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Responsibilities

• All duties are expected to be carried out in accordance with agreed school policies and procedures.
• Due regard will be given to confidentiality, when concerning school matters, at all times.
• To work cooperatively as a member of a team and participate fully in the life of the school.
• To work effectively and efficiently within the constraints of time and the scope of the post.
• To support class teacher in ensuring access to the curriculum for an SEN (special educational needs) pupil with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). This will be on a one-to-one basis.
• To work with a child to support with physical needs/mobility issues to enable them to access the physical environment safely and achieve their full learning potential and facilitate their personal, academic and social development.
• Support with personal and intimate care, including toileting, will form a part of this important role.

Teaching and Learning:

• To support the learning needs of the pupil, both in and out of the classroom, under the general direction of the class teacher.
• To attend school visits and outings, when necessary.
• To participate in the planning of a range of activities within a broad and balanced curriculum for the pupil.
• To assist in the preparation and/or adaptation of teaching materials which facilitates the pupil’s access to the curriculum.
• To ensure that the planned programme of activities is implemented and to undertake specific tasks with the pupil.
• To assist with the development and implementation procedures for monitoring, assessment and recording of the pupil’s progress, in conjunction with the class teacher.
• To contribute, where appropriate, to any multi-disciplinary discussion of needs and progress.
• To provide regular feedback to the Class Teacher and/or SENCo regarding progress.
• To contribute to pupil records.
• To attend team meetings, with a view to sharing information regarding the pupil with the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo.
• To participate in relevant staff development activities and training.
• To complete all other reasonable tasks as requested.

Pupil Support:

• To show an understanding of the pupil’s specific needs (including mobility and intimate care needs).
• To support the pupil to learn as effectively as possible, according to their special educational needs.
• To assist in meeting the pupil’s need for encouragement, reassurance, comfort and progress.
• To establish and maintain a supportive relationship with them.
• To participate in promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem and independence.
• To liaise with their parents, where appropriate.
• To assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans.
• To work within the guidelines set-out in their EHCP.

Qualifications

As per person specification below.