Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Empower Young Minds

Outcomes First Group; Capernwray; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing matters

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Underley Garden School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the personal, social and academic development of students aged 5–19 with complex learning needs.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver a holistic, 24-hour curriculum, contributing to assessment, safeguarding and the creation of an inclusive learning environment. A driving licence is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• A team player who communicates well with colleagues and families.
• Willing to support all aspects of school life - from learning to personal care to enrichment activities.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships and providing pastoral guidance to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and applying behaviour support strategies in line with school policies.
• Assisting with out-of-school learning, trips, events and enrichment activities.
• Helping monitor and record progress, contributing to assessment and supporting the completion of student paperwork.
• Supporting young people with personal and medical care needs where required.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment across the school day and wider curriculum.
• Supporting teachers with learning activities, helping individuals and small groups to engage, progress and achieve.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Communication

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Outcomes First Group's Underley Garden School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the personal, social and academic development of students aged 5–19 with complex learning needs.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver a holistic, 24-hour curriculum, contributing to assessment, safeguarding and the creation of an inclusive learning environment. A driving licence is required for this role.