Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Teaching Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs. This position offers a competitive salary and the unique opportunity to transition to a 4-day working week after three months. You'll work closely with teachers to enhance the learning environment, ensuring that every student has the chance to thrive. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to assist in classroom preparation and pupil record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for students under the direction of a teacher.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people.
• Assist with day-to-day administration and organization of the school.

Skills

SEN experience

Good literacy and numeracy skills

GCSE C in Maths and English

Willingness to undertake training

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our close-knit team at Manor House School, part of Acorn Education.

• £22,300 - £25,029.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata; salaries reflective of London Fringe)
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
• Permanent, Term Time only
• SEN experience highly desirable
• After 3 months in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days! (subject to staffing requirements)

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

To work under the direct instruction of an assigned teacher, usually in the designated learning environment, to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, and well-being of all students.

General Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements, and school policies;
• Assist with the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work, reviewed annually within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Undertake additional responsibilities as determined from time to time.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Prepare the classroom and other learning areas for lessons and clear afterwards;
• Assist with the display of pupils’ work;
• Be aware of individual pupil problems, progress, achievements, and report concerns to the teacher;
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested;
• Possess GCSE C in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Willingness to undertake training;
• Good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupils with SEN.

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school catering for boys and girls with social, emotional, and mental health needs aged 7-18. Part of Acorn Education, we offer numerous opportunities for career development. Acorn Education is a leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, and part of Outcomes First Group, which is recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’.

Employee benefits

We value your health and wellbeing, offering an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4-Day Working Week is contingent upon successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

**Welcome Bonus is paid according to terms, provided you remain employed through the payment period. T&Cs apply if you leave within 12 months.