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 thrive!

About Us

Located in the heart of Northwich, Elmy Hall School caters to up to 100 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a range of complex needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued 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 dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, with all our schools rated 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 and help with lesson planning.
• Report on pupils' progress and collaborate with staff to meet their needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• 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 at least 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 or school activities.
• Skills in behaviour management and a commitment to professional development.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position, working term time only. The salary ranges from £21,257.48 to £23,232.69.

What We Offer

At Elmy Hall School, we value the emotional health and wellbeing of our staff. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your development and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to acquire new skills through a variety of professional development programs.
• A chance to make a significant contribution to the lives of vulnerable children.
• A friendly and inclusive team dedicated to improving pupil outcomes.

Join us in our mission to provide high-quality education in a safe environment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by the Polaris Community.

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