Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's life? Do you have the patience, creativity, and commitment to support a young learner's journey?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ADHD in KS2. This is a rewarding opportunity to help a child reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver tailored support.
Help the pupil access the curriculum through personalised strategies and interventions.
Foster a positive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.
Support the pupil's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as needed.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children with ADHD in a primary school setting.
Is calm, patient, and adaptable with a nurturing approach.
Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Is proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Understands the importance of inclusion and equal opportunities.
Qualifications:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Certificate) is desirable however not essential.
Training in ADHD strategies, positive behaviour support, or similar areas is an advantage.
We offer:
A supportive and friendly primary school community.
Ongoing professional development and training.
The chance to make a meaningful impact in a child's educational journey.
If you are committed to helping every child succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you!
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
