Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy House School, part of Shaw Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support pupils aged 2-19 with SEND, assist with personal needs and health, and work under the direct instruction of teaching staff in and out of the classroom.

Required NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, first aid training, and a commitment to helping pupils develop literacy, numeracy, science and life skills in a compassionate, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification required.
• Ability to assist with personal needs and welfare.
• Good understanding of areas of learning for SEND (Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Early Years).
• Experience of supporting children’s learning in school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in personal needs and welfare, including health support.
• Support the teacher with learning activities and classroom management.
• Perform duties in classroom or outdoor teaching areas as required.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment for pupils with SEND.

Skills

Motivation to work with children

Teamwork with teachers

Support learning in classroom

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

First aid training

Job description

Due to exciting expansion, a wonderful opportunity has become available for a Teaching Assistant to join the Ivy House team! Applicants must have: NVQ Level 2 or demonstration of knowledge and skill or experience Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid training, medical support and welfare matters Good understanding of areas of learning for students with SEND e.g.; Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEN & Early Years Experience of supporting children’s learning in a school or similar setting. Have the motivation to work with children and young people. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Providing specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be undertaken in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. Ivy House School is a special school for pupils aged 2-19. We offer a happy and supportive environment, where pupils are given the best opportunities through an individualised curriculum and pathway. At Ivy House School we believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is: “working together to inspire, nurture and empower” This vision captures the importance of the multidisciplinary approach from all stakeholders including families, education, social care and health professionals to ensure that we create an offer for our learners’ that is aspirational (Inspire), offers holistic and personal development, removing barriers to learning (Nurture) and enables students to be as independent as possible so that they are well prepared for life after school, into adulthood and ensuring that no dream is out of reach (Empower). Our pupils like to come to school. They are justifiably proud of what they achieve and enjoy celebrating not only their own successes but also those of their friends and other peers from across the school. We have a highly motivated, professional and well-trained team of staff who work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that all aspects of our offer meet the needs of each of our pupils. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a

culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real

difference. You

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen. We

believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Make

a life-changing difference in one of our special schools Our

special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to

work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide

range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their

strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our

pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning

disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe

learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every

pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and

celebrated. By

joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,

compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every

child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment

where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an

important contribution. Whether

you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as

part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the

opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build

pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and

support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,

independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their

in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to

join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,

young people and their families. Join

us and help transform lives, including your own. Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

• An
• excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on
• working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first
• day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’
• service including Bank Holidays)
• Access
• to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to
• Free
• DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive
• discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers
• from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle
• Access to our Institute of
• Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and
• flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re
• committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a
• rewarding one. Colleagues
• within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both
• in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the
• National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme
• delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition
• Institute.
• Experienced
• leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance
• from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access
• to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional
• Advocate.
• Access
• to a suite of online courses.
• Placement
• projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £19.919-£20,554Working hours: 32.5, term time only plus 5 days INSET- Part time would be considered