One-to-One Teaching Assistant

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? At Elmy Hall School in Northwich, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant to join our supportive community. This is your chance to develop your career while helping our pupils achieve their very best!

About Elmy Hall School

Located in the heart of Northwich, Elmy Hall School provides a safe and nurturing environment for up to 100 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our holistic approach ensures that academic progress goes hand-in-hand with emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, with all our schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

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 their needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Help with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Set work where appropriate and mark assignments.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to drive interaction and enhance learning outcomes.

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.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities, such as food hygiene, forest school, lunchtimes, or school yoga.
• Skills in behaviour management and techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position, term time only, with a salary range of £21,257.48 - £23,232.69. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Community.

Why Join Us?

At Elmy Hall School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone in our community, including you! Here’s what we offer:

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

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to apply! Join a community that is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.