Additional Support Teaching Assistant (1 to 1) (PFL) (Full-time)

The structure of the day will solely depend on the needs of the child. The hours of work will be based upon the Individual Education Plan of the child you are employed to support.

• To build a kind, supportive and professional working relationship with the child and their family to allow effective support for the child’s holistic development
• To assist in the educational and social development of the child under the direction and guidance of relevant staff members and in collaboration with the child’s family
• To work closely with the class teacher, specialist teachers and teaching assistants; maintaining positive and supportive working relationships to optimise learning for the child
• To assist in the implementation of an Individual Education Programme for the child and help monitor their progress
• To be able to support teaching and learning, adapting activities and reinforcing concepts to meet the needs of the child
• To provide tailored support for the child both inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities. This includes break and lunch times.
• To support the student with emotional and behavioural development
• To support the Wellbeing Team with simple medical needs and intimate care
• To liaise with other professionals, who support the child outside of school, as necessary and implement their recommendations
• To attend training delivered by Kellett School, including Safeguarding

Standards and quality assurance:

• To support the aim of the school; A love of learning and confidence for life
• To set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• To attend team and staff meetings
• To undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the School Leadership Team
• To be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

• To accompany the child off the school premises as directed for school trips, but always in the presence of a teacher. With prior arrangement, to assist with residential visits.

• Qualifications or experience in working with children with additional needs
• Be able to approach the role with an all-round ‘can do’ attitude, exemplifying kindness, patience, energy and enthusiasm
• Excellent spoken and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the wider school community
• Ability to work as part of a team and to be flexible in their approach to daily routines
• Confident in supporting intimate care when required
• Confident to advocate for, and safeguard, the child’s wellbeing and equity of access to the curriculum and school environment

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with Early Years/Pre School children
• Confident in supporting the development of reading skills through phonics

Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. Student roll currently is 1558; Senior 749; KLB Prep 327; PFL Prep 482.

Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results.

We are an equal opportunities employer and treat all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination.

Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, review of social media presence and successful references. 

In line with UK Government guidelines - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, Kellett School will conduct online checks prior to interview for all candidates shortlisted.

Kellett School ensures equal treatment for all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity or marital status.

Kellett School encourages applications from qualified candidates of varied backgrounds, supporting a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Personal data is being collected for human resources purposes, including assessing your suitability for the post for which you are applying. The data will be used by the School and the Board of Governors. If you wish to access any personal data held by the School, please contact the Executive Director of People and Culture. If your application is unsuccessful the personal data you supply will be retained for two years, at the end of which time it will be destroyed.