1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 4 Some children don’t need someone to simply sit beside them in the classroom. They need someone who can understand how they communicate, recognise when things are becoming difficult, and help them access learning in a way that works for them.

We’re looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil in a welcoming primary school in Cheltenham. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting after the half term break, with no current end date.

The roleYou’ll work closely with the pupil and the wider school team to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day.

The pupil has Communication and Interaction needs and is working cognitively below the level of their peers. They will benefit from an adult who can provide patient, calm and consistent support, helping them to engage with classroom learning, develop their independence and feel confident within the school environment.

The role will also involve personal care, as the pupil currently requires support with toileting and wears pull-ups.

Your day could involve

Providing dedicated 1

1 support within the classroom and wider school environmentHelping the pupil access and engage with learning activitiesAdapting and breaking down tasks to make learning accessibleSupporting communication and interaction with adults and peersEncouraging independence and celebrating small steps of progressHelping with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school dayProviding appropriate personal care and toileting supportWorking closely with the class teacher, SENCo and wider support teamBuilding a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil

What we're looking forWe're looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and genuinely passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Experience supporting children with SEND, Communication and Interaction needs, developmental delay or additional learning needs would be highly beneficial.

You don't necessarily need to have worked in exactly the same role before. What matters is that you are:Calm and patientCompassionate and understandingConfident supporting personal care needsAble to build strong relationships with childrenConsistent and reliableComfortable working as part of a wider school teamCommitted to helping a child develop their confidence and independence

The practical bits...

Location

Cheltenham

Role

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Year 4

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Breaks

30-minute lunch break, plus 30 minutes of lunch duty

Start

After the half term break

Duration

Long-term, with no current end date

Contract

Supply initially through Thrive Education, with the opportunity for the role to continue for the foreseeable future

Why Thrive Education?At Thrive, we don't believe in simply filling vacancies. We want to make sure the right person is matched with the right child and the right school.

You'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement, alongside ongoing communication with the school to make sure you feel supported and valued in your role.

If you're looking for a role where your patience, consistency and ability to build a genuine connection with a child can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.