Join us as a Teaching Assistant and you could be playing a key role in providing an invaluable programme of education for vulnerable students who present challenging behaviours. As a Teaching Assistant you will provide support for our students, ensuring　that the education provision is of a high quality and that students are supported, motivated and challenged.

If you have the passion, resilience and determination to make a difference this really is a great opportunity to become part of a small team where you can see the impact your interventions are having. Join us and help change young people’s lives for the better.

As a Teaching Assistant, your main duties will be to:

  • Engage in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in the social, behaviour and academic processes of the school.
  • Work with the team to implement behaviour management strategies and develop relationships with students who may be vulnerable and have complex needs.
  • Support the teacher in the delivery of engaging and successful lessons.
  • Work with individuals and groups of students, assist in ensuring students are kept on task and complete activities set by the teacher.
  • Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher
  • Deliver SEN interventions.
  • Help implement lesson plans, aims and contents with the teacher.
  • Provide feedback to students without reference to the teacher.
  • Support and work with the teacher in testing/assessment.
  • Provide individual student and group counselling if required.
  • Provide detailed written reports when addressing complex student needs.
  • Carry out a specific responsibility ( speech therapy) and support other staff in the school when help is needed in this area.
  • Take responsibility for meetings with external school contacts, parents, education psychologist, GP.
  • Take responsibility for the whole class during the temporary absence of a teacher.

    • You will need to be resilient. Ideally, you will have a good standard of education, however the role is supportive. You will need to learn aspects of behaviour management and possess the skills and attributes to implement strategies and utilise de-escalation to diffuse behavioural issues. In addition, we are looking for candidates with:

  • Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, SEN & safeguarding of children.
  • High expectations of students’ behaviour and clear strategies for working with challenging students.
  • Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups of or individual students.
  • Ability to work at an advanced level with the teacher in planning and delivery of teaching activities (including those defined in Individual Education Plans).
  • Experience of teaching children with EAL, SEN, speech and languages difficulties or other complex needs.
  • Work external to the school site, on trips, educational visits etc.
  • Supervise students at breaks and lunchtimes.

    • To apply please send your CV to

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