1:1 Teaching Assistant

School Dean Close Foundation
Address Dean Close Airthrie School, 27 Christchurch St, Christ Church Rd,, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL51 6HE
01242 258000 ext 3
E-MAIL recruitment@deanclose.org.uk
Web Site https://deancloseairthrie.current-vacancies.com

Post Title (Subject) 1:1 TA
Grade Depending on Experience
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (32 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2025

Dean Close Airthrie school are looking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching assistant to provide dedicated and individual support to a student. This is a part time role, working up to 32 hours per week during term time. This position is fixed term for the duration of statement for SEN.
 

You will be providing one on one support to a designated pupil, adapting to their needs and adapting the Class Teachers materials to support their ongoing learning to ensure the pupil remains engaged. Based primarily in the classroom, they would may involve some outdoors activities.
 

The successful applicant would have previous experience of working as a teaching assistant, especially on a one to one basis or with a SEND environment.
 

Dean Close Airthrie sits within Regency Cheltenham and has a Pre-prep and Prep School for children aged 4-11 (Reception – Year 6). The staff work within a very happy and supportive environment which is part of the larger Dean Close Foundation community. Our aim here is to allow your child’s individuality to flourish, through their experience of excellent learning opportunities combined with the essence of what childhood is all about; from exploration in and outside the classroom to playing make-believe on the pirate ship in the playground.
 

We embrace all pupils, find out what makes them light-up, we instil confidence by focusing on praise and provide opportunities for them to truly flourish as themselves. Airthrie pupils step forward into their chosen senior schools as confident individuals with character.
 

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query. Website: https://deancloseairthrie.current-vacancies.com
 

Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.