Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team. This role involves supporting pupils with complex educational needs, particularly those with SEMH and SEN. You will prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and contribute to the emotional and physical development of students. The school is committed to innovative teaching methods and provides a supportive environment for both staff and students. Join a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH pupils is highly desirable.
• A therapeutic approach to teaching is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.
• Support pupils' emotional and physical development.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEN experience

Therapeutic teaching approach

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Classroom Assistant

Location: New Barn School, The Long Barn, Welford, RG20 8HZ

Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish)

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated full-time Teaching Assistants/Classroom Assistants to join our team at New Barn School. You will work directly with pupils and young people, supporting their educational and emotional needs, especially those with complex SEMH needs and SEN.

Your responsibilities include preparing learning materials, running classroom activities, and supporting pupils' emotional and physical development. Experience in the SEMH sector and with pupils with SEN is highly desirable, and a therapeutic approach to teaching is encouraged.

About Us

New Barn School caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19 across three sites. We aim to empower neurodiverse pupils to build bright futures within a safe and nurturing environment. As part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes, recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional reward package including Life Assurance, a pension scheme, mental health support, and physical health checks. Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, provides options like health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

Joining us means making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS and social media checks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.