Teaching Assistant

Blaise High School; Catbrain; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaise High School is seeking staff to join its Resource Base, a nurturing, specialist environment for vulnerable students. With small class sizes of no more than 10, the base provides high levels of support to help students thrive, develop independence and achieve equality of opportunity.

You will bring empathy, resilience and a belief that every student can achieve, supporting SEN students in a classroom setting and contributing to an inclusive, aspirational culture across the school.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent ) in English and Maths or qualification / experience relevant to the role.
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
• Experience of supporting SEN Students in a classroom setting
• Knowledge of SEN

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students in a classroom setting within a Resource Base.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and resilience in day-to-day interactions with students.
• Contribute to an inclusive, aspirational culture that enables all students to achieve their potential.

Skills

SEN support

Empathy & resilience

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

The Role

Our Resource Base is at the heart of the values and ethos of Blaise High School. It provides a specialist and nurturing environment for some of our most vulnerable students, offering the high level of support they need to thrive, develop their independence and have equality of opportunity in life.

We are incredibly proud of our Resource Base students and the dedicated staff who support them. With small class sizes of no more than 10 students, we are able to provide a highly personalised approach, creating a happy, positive and nurturing environment where every young person is known, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Our ambition is for every student to achieve strong outcomes and, wherever possible, develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for life beyond school. We work with absolute integrity and strong moral purpose, always putting the individual needs, wellbeing and aspirations of our students at the centre of what we do.

Working in our Resource Base is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. No two days are the same, and there is a genuine sense of achievement in seeing students make progress, overcome barriers and celebrate successes that may once have seemed out of reach.

To be successful in this role, you will need to bring empathy, compassion and resilience, alongside an unwavering belief that every student is capable of achievement. You will share our commitment to ensuring that all young people have high aspirations and are supported to achieve them through a balance of personal, individual and academic development.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and would like to be part of a dedicated, caring and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent ) in English and Maths or qualification / experience relevant to the role.
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
• Experience of supporting SEN Students in a classroom setting
• Knowledge of SEN

About Blaise High School

At Blaise High School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Blaise High School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. We are very clear on our core values and beliefs in the primary areas of our school and we are then deliberate in how we enact these in our school.

Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration and professional growth are central to everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong support networks and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 14th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.