Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Small Classes, Impact

Teaching Personnel; Grateley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 10-17 with a range of special educational needs in a rural school setting. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small group support, helping learners engage academically and socially.

The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and a learning environment focused on patience, compassion and adaptability to meet each pupil's needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, residential support, health, psychology or other people-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils and supporting a positive start to the school day.
• Assisting with engaging, differentiated lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions using agreed strategies.
• Supervising break and lunchtime activities while promoting positive social interaction.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress.
• Helping to create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Positive

Flexible

Adaptable

Team player

Communication

Calm under pressure

Building trust

Willing to develop

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 10-17 with a range of special educational needs in a rural school setting. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small group support, helping learners engage academically and socially.

The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and a learning environment focused on patience, compassion and adaptability to meet each pupil's needs.