Teaching Assistant supporting child in Y6

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support a Y6 child with an EHCP in our Year 5/6 class, starting February/March 2026. The successful candidate will work 17.5 hours per week (5 mornings and one full afternoon/two part afternoons) whilst the child remains at Ingham School. Scale: G3:6-9 pro rata.

We are looking for someone with a caring and nurturing approach for our lovely village school. Everything we do is focused on giving every child the best start in life. We provide an excellent learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. We offer a fun and stimulating curriculum that is enriched by exciting educational visits and learning opportunities.

• Work closely with our teaching staff to create exciting opportunities for learning so that all of our pupils can be successful, confident and caring.
• Provide a variety of in-class support and intervention work.
• Support the delivery of a Y6 child’s EHCP.

• 1:1 Teaching Assistant with excellent practitioner standards and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Creative approach to teaching and learning; able to support individual children and groups.
• Previous experience or an interest in supporting children with SEND.
• Creative, reflective practitioner who can identify misconceptions and barriers to learning, including those related to personal and social development, and work to overcome these.
• Flexible to work additional hours if needed and willing to engage in the wider life of the village school.
• Experience of working with KS2 children and strong curriculum knowledge, particularly in English and Maths.
• Good team player with a determination to make school life positive, rewarding and enjoyable for everyone; a desire to nurture success, confidence and care in others.

For further details and an application form please see our website at  Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Completed applications should be returned to the school by email to  If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our Administrator by telephone on (01522) 730244 or email

Ingham Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, prohibition order check and medical clearance. References will be requested and shortlisted candidates will need to verify their qualifications and their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

The Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance advises that, as part of the shortlisting process, the school may carry out an online social media presence check as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

In return, we can offer:

• Children who are eager to learn and fun to be with.
• Access to excellent support and CPD opportunities.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who are hardworking and caring.
• Happy children who are a pleasure to teach and eager to learn.
• Strong support from parents, governors and the local community.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification;
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical; online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.