Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support for a Year 7 pupil with high needs

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Temp to 31/7/26 (contract could be extended)

33.50 Hours Per Week 38 Weeks Per Year

Band E

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking to appoint a skilled, nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 7 pupil with significant social, emotional, communication, and learning needs. The successful candidate will deliver consistent, trauma-informed support both in and out of lessons, helping the pupil to access learning, develop social and emotional skills, and build positive, trusting relationships within a structured, safe environment.

This is a highly rewarding role for a patient, empathetic and adaptable individual who can provide consistent one-to-one support. The successful candidate will enable the pupil to access learning, regulate emotions, develop social skills, and thrive in a nurturing and structured secondary school environment.

We are committed to supporting our staff, we can offer a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free parking and paid birthday leave after a qualifying period.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.
Please note applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK We do not currently offer sponsorship certificates for this role as it is to be filled by the UK resident labour market.

Further details can be obtained from the schools website. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, in the first instance please send your completed application, covering letter and CV to HR@oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk for the attention of Mrs Jackson.