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Special Teaching Assistant (1:1)

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  • Priory, Thurston
  • 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent
  • Salary: £26,017- £26,847 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Actual Salary: £18,181 - £18,761 per annum

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Special Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a student with SEMH as their primary need. This role is central to helping students access learning, build resilience, and develop the confidence and independence needed to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will support lesson preparation and delivery, contribute to monitoring and assessment, and provide tailored assistance with personal and social development. You’ll also play a key role in promoting positive relationships and modelling inclusive values throughout the school day, including during break times and transitions. Experience with SEND and/or EYFS is desirable, alongside strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Help teachers prepare materials
  • Set up classrooms ready for lessons
  • Work with individual students and small groups
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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