1:1 Teaching Assistant - Support a pupil with complex needs

Outcomes First Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts (UK & international)

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Bluebank School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs. You’ll provide personalised assistance, build trust, and help the pupil access learning and daily activities within a supportive team.

Start in September 2026, with a permanent term-time role and a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.00pm, at Bluebank School in Derbyshire, with a salary of £22,160.62 per

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional and complex needs.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping a pupil access learning and work towards individual goals.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Adapt activities to support communication, learning, emotional and social needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil across classroom, outdoor activities and educational visits.
• Work with teachers, therapists, families and professionals for consistent support.
• Track progress and contribute to individual support plans and reviews.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Bluebank School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs. You’ll provide personalised assistance, build trust, and help the pupil access learning and daily activities within a supportive team.

Start in September 2026, with a permanent term-time role and a focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.00pm, at Bluebank School in Derbyshire, with a salary of £22,160.62 per