04 Nov Specialist Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Newbold Church School
Contract Type: Fixed term
End date: 31/08/2027
Salary: Grade 8 pro-rata for (term time only)
Hours per week: 12 (Thursday / Friday 9-3)
Weeks per year: 39
Start Date: 01/01/27
Age Range: 4-7yr
NOR: 200
Job outline
Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s education? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a child in KS1 who is working significantly below age-expected levels.
Key Responsibilities:
– Work under the direction of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to implement a bespoke curriculum tailored to the individual needs of the child.
– Provide one-on-one support, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
– Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging activities that promote the child’s development across all areas of learning.
– Monitor and record the child’s progress, providing regular feedback to the SENDCO and teaching staff.
– Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to support the child’s holistic development.
-Work in accordance with an intimate care plan, including changing nappies and supporting toilet training.
Qualifications and Skills:
– Experience of working with children in an educational or care setting, particularly those with additional educational needs, alongside knowledge or experience of programmes such as Attention Autism, The Curiosity Programme and Intensive Interaction, is essential.
What We Offer:
– A supportive and welcoming school environment.
– Opportunities for professional development and training.
– A chance to make a real impact on a child’s learning journey.
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to support a young learner in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in creating a positive and enriching learning experience for every child!
Application information
To apply please see the school’s website for application pack – Job Vacancies at NCS | Newbold CE Primary School
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 22nd November 2026
Provisional Interviews: Week of 30th November 2026
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
