Teaching Assistant

Ivy House School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Teacher Pension

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ivy House School in the East Midlands is expanding and inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in a special school for pupils aged 2-19. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, providing essential support to teachers and helping pupils engage with their learning in inclusive settings.

We value commitment to safeguarding and welfare, with opportunities to develop skills through high-quality training, apprenticeships, and professional

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or demonstration of knowledge, skill, or experience is required.
• Experience assisting children's learning in a school or similar setting.
• Support for personal needs, health, and welfare with appropriate training.
• Good understanding of literacy, numeracy, science and SEND areas.

Responsibilities

• Work under direct instruction of teaching staff in the classroom.
• Provide specific support to the teacher in pupil care and classroom management.
• Assist in activities in classroom or outside main teaching area.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive environment aligned with our special-schools ethos.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience supporting children's lear­

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

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.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.” We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough 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 aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.

Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Makea life-changing difference in one of our special schools

Ourspecial schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places towork. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a widerange of special educational needs and disabilities to discover theirstrengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.

Ourpupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severelearning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Everypupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised andcelebrated.

Byjoining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what everychild and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environmentwhere relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes animportant contribution.

Whetheryou join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or aspart of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have theopportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and builda rewarding career in special education.

Ourpupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care andsupport 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 theirfuture lives.

Workingin one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity tojoin an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,young people and their families.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’service including Bank Holidays)
• Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well‑being.
• FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.
• FreeEye Tests
• Cycleto work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.

• Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.

• Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Accessto the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a ProfessionalAdvocate.
• Participatingin peer reviews.
• Accessto a suite of online courses.
• Placementprojects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £19,283-£19,898

Working hours: 32.5, term time only plus 5 days INSET- Part time would be considered

Contract type: Permanent / FTC (1 year)