Teaching Assistant

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting students with special educational needs. The role involves ensuring students have access to the curriculum while promoting independence and learning within a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, sensitivity to individual needs, and a commitment to safeguarding. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional education and support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Ability to support a diverse range of students, particularly those with ASC/SCLN.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to deliver high-quality education.
• Assist students with special educational needs on an individual/group basis.
• Maintain classroom resources to create a stimulating environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

Relevant qualification for teaching assistance

Job description

About The Company

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.

Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.

Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join us and become part of our successful team, delivering a high-quality education for all students. You will provide support to students on an individual or group basis to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.

About You

About The Role

To provide a high-quality education support service to students, in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the regulatory body.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Term Time only (39 weeks)

Salary: £21,783 - £21,943 pa (£12.21- £12.30 per hour). (FTE 52wks £25,397 - £25,584). Dependent upon experience

Job Responsibilities

• To support the class teacher in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students.
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with ASC/SCLN/Complex Needs
• Work with and manage sensory needs, enabling learners with a ‘sensory diet’ and / or to adopt selfregulatory strategies as appropriate and advised by the professional team.
• To make, use and keep records in accordance with company policies and procedures and standards set by the regulatory body
• To keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice and SEND-related information
• Assist some learners in developing or refining their ‘independence’ skills, which may be inclusive of assisting with personal care elements.
• Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of learner education.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education of learners.
• Ensure that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of health and safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedying them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others.
• Report issues and/or incidents relating to staff and students that have arisen in the day promptly to the relevant line manager or appropriate person.
• Always operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, child protection, whistleblowing, complaints and representations and behaviour policies.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with company policy and the standards set by the regulatory body.
• Work to promote the school as a valued, professional asset within its community and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image.
• To work to and exhibit the values of the company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Participate in the staff training and development programme.
  
  

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.

Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.

Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.

Closing Date: 4th July 2025

Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025