Teaching Assistant

Description:

Pendock CE Primary School is seeking two dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These are fixed-term roles starting on 1st September 2025, potentially lasting until 2027 but subject to review. The school prides itself on a child-centered approach, focusing on inclusion, particularly for children with SEND.

The ideal candidates will:

• Have high expectations and a strong commitment to inclusion.

• Demonstrate good subject knowledge in supporting SEND children.

• Be flexible, adaptive, and versatile in daily school life.

• Work effectively as part of a team, taking direction and showing initiative when needed.

• Be eager to engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.

Pendock Primary is a small rural school on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border, with beautiful grounds including an onsite forest school. The school offers a welcoming, inclusive environment with a strong sense of community and a committed leadership team that prioritizes staff well-being.

Benefits include opportunities for wider responsibilities, a balanced curriculum tailored to the children’s needs, and a supportive ethos aligned with the school’s PRIDE values (Promoting Respect, Inclusion, Determination, Excellence).

The school is committed to safeguarding children. The post requires a DBS check and medical clearance.