Teaching Assistant Level 1 Midday

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Band C

Part Time Permanent

6.67 Hours working 38 weeks per year

Required from 06 July 2026

Elleray Park School is a Primary Special School for children with severe and complex needs. We are looking to appoint a TA1 who is passionate about working with children with additional needs. The hours for this role are 12:00 - 13:20 Monday to Friday, term time only.

Elleray Park School is seeking a lunchtime support assistants (TA1) to join our dedicated team in supporting pupils with complex needs during the midday period. Our school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment for children and young people aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and medical

needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils during the lunch break, including feeding support where necessary.

Assist with personal care and mobility needs in a respectful and dignified manner.

Engage pupils in positive play and social interaction.

Work as part of a supportive team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Maintain a calm and caring approach in a busy environment.

We are looking for someone who:

Is kind, reliable, and enjoys working with children with additional needs.

Can remain calm under pressure and work flexibly as part of a team.

Is willing to undertake training in areas such as manual handling, feeding, and personal care.

Has experience working in a school or care setting (desirable but not essential).

Previous applicants need not apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in our pupils' school day and gain valuable experience in a specialist educational environment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

Closing date 17 June 2026 at noon