One to One Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term - Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £21,257.48 - £23,232.69

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Headingley

Start Date: ASAP/September 2026

About Us

Are you ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives to achieve the best outcomes for young people? If so, Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students.

Located in Headingley, our school provides a safe and encouraging environment for pupils aged 5 to 18. With significant investment and a wealth of new resources, you will have the chance to help shape a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to offer each pupil a diverse and appropriate education that fosters aspiration and achievement.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. With twelve SEN schools across the UK, we work collaboratively to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe environment. We are proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Mentor and support one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Report on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with other staff to meet pupils' needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Help with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Build positive relationships with your pupil(s) to drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.
• Adapt resources to meet the needs of young people.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Have a strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, along with sound IT skills.
• Possess previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Have experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Be confident in taking additional responsibilities in areas such as Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, or School Yoga.
• Be experienced in behavior management techniques.
• Be committed to professional development and eager to learn.
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting work.

What We Offer

At Ormston School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone, including you! Here’s what you can expect:

• A commitment to support your development through a variety of professional opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational environment.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.