Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hungerford
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.05 per hour (Grade E)
About the role
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school community in Hungerford. Led by an amazing Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment where both staff and pupils thrive.
This role will involve providing 1:1 support to a Reception pupil with Down syndrome, working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure they are fully supported in their learning and development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil, ensuring safety, engagement, and well-being
• Supporting learning activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Encouraging independence, communication, and social development
• Implementing IEPs and behaviour strategies under teacher/SENCO guidance
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting participation in whole-class activities, routines, and playtimes
• Assisting with personal care when required, in a respectful and sensitive manner
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies

What we’re looking for:

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil, ensuring safety, engagement, and well-being
• Supporting learning activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Encouraging independence, communication, and social development
• Implementing IEPs and behaviour strategies under teacher/SENCO guidance
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting participation in whole-class activities, routines, and playtimes
• Assisting with personal care when required, in a respectful and sensitive manner
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencie