Teaching Assistant 1:1

Part of Unity Schools Partnership  

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Email: [email removed]  

• Salary: £17,233 -£19,967 actual pa (£25,614- £26,016 FTE) 
• Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 
• Part Time 
• 30 hours per week 
• Term Time Only 
• Required 04 January 2027 

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. 

The successful candidate will provide personalised support for a child, helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. 

You will work closely with class teachers, SEND professionals and families to create a positive, nurturing environment where the child can thrive both academically and socially. 

The ideal candidate will:  

• Have experience working with children, particularly those with additional needs. 
• Be calm, resilient and adaptable. 
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. 
• Be committed to inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds. 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey. 

In return, Robert Kett offers a supportive and inclusive school environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s learning every day. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Cara Fahy Headteacher at Robert Kett on [email removed] 

How to apply: 

A job description and information pack are available to download from ‘attachments’ 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form. 

Please refer to the job description for full person specification. 

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. 

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. 

Closing Date: 27 November 2026, 09am 

Interview Date: 29 November 2026 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.  

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.