Chawson First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

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Current vacancies- 

Role: Part time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 1 (Out of class support)

Hours: 8:30-12:30 (12hrs per week)

Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Contract: Named to individual child

Grade 1

Salary £7,064-£7,175

Role: Part time PPA Teaching Assistant Year 2 and Reception

Days and Hours:

                Wednesday 1-3:10pm Year 2

                Thursday 1-3:10pm Reception

Contract: Fixed term 31^st August 2027

Grade 1

Salary £2,549- £2589

Role: Full time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 2 (Out of class support)

Hours: 8:30-12:00/ 12:30-3:10pm

Days: Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed-term 31^st August 2027

Grade 1

Role: Part time 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (Out of class support with reintegration plans in place)

Hours: 8:30-12:00/ 1-3:10pm (11hrs 20mins per week)

Days: Monday and Tuesday

Contract: Named to individual child

Grade 1

Salary £6,670 to £6,774

Role: Part time 1:1/small group Teaching Assistant – Year 2

Hours: 1-3:10pm (10hrs 50mins per week)

Days: Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed term 31^st August 2027

Grade 1

Salary £6,375-£6475

At Chawson, we want every child to be Independent, Articulate and Aspirational – and we’re looking for caring, resilient and motivated people who can help our children thrive.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting children including those with SEND
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach
• The ability to stay calm and confident in the face of challenging behaviour
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Flexibility, creativity and the confidence to think on your feet
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills – training will be provided

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for a named child, through personalised activities
• Supporting learning and social development during lessons, interventions and playtimes
• Helping to deliver adapted provision in a quiet space or outdoor learning environments
• Working closely with teachers, our SENCO and outside agencies
• Contributing to the “assess, plan, do, review” cycle, supporting individual targets and work towards EHCP outcomes where necessary.

Why join Chawson?

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A strong commitment to professional development and training
• Opportunities to work in a creative, nurturing environment where every child is valued
• The chance to make a real impact on children’s lives every day
 

Please complete and return an Application Form by the closing date of Wednesday 1st July at 4pm. Applications should be returned or emailed.

Interviews will take place on Monday 6^th July or Wednesday 8^th July.

For more information, please contact Karen Sage SENCO/Deputy Head via the school office.