Job overview
Victor Seymour Infants School is looking for an Inclusion Teaching Assistant with a great work ethic to be able to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and developmental needs of pupils. They will be able to assist teachers in the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.
The post holder will be able to work flexibly throughout all key stages of the school. This post would suit an enthusiastic, self motivated individual with a positive , ‘can-do’ attitude.
The school is looking for someone who will quickly form positive relationships with children and the Victor Seymour team to support them and continue to develop the inspiring provision that has been established.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The particular duties of the Teaching Assistant will be determined by the Head Teacher/Deputy and /or SENDCo and will be arranged to meet the needs of the School and pupil(s) being supported. This may include working with pupils with a statement of special educational needs.
Activities may be undertaken within the classroom or in an alternative location.
To supervise and support pupils undertaking designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
o Clarifying and explaining instructions.
o Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly literacy and numeracy.
o Being sensitive to the requirements of pupils with special needs, using initiative to be resourceful when meeting a range of SEN needs and encouraging participation and independence.
o Assisting pupils with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT applications.
o Planning for/running and assessing intervention programmes
To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as directed by the relevant practitioner and to contribute to reviews, if required.
To assist with the monitoring of pupils’ progress and the identification and preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes.
To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social and health training, hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given).
To provide daily supervision and support play during lunchtimes.
Contribute to “The Best Chance of Success” ethos of the school.
Willingness to undergo relevant training, as available.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 22nd June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be held on the 25th June 2026.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
At Victor Seymour the health and safety of all children is of paramount importance.
Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that school provides a secure environment in which their children can flourish. We therefore have to ensure that this expectation becomes reality. In order to do this we aim to create a culture where everyone is vigilant about safeguarding children and that the whole school community knows the policies and procedures to follow in order to keep our children safe from all forms of harm.
To do this we have a number of policies and procedures to ensure measures are put in place.