Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to providing exceptional support for pupils with complex needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maximizing students' educational potential, preparing engaging learning materials, and fostering a nurturing environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while working in a supportive team. With a focus on well-being and career development, this role promises both personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN and SEMH pupils is highly desirable.
• Ability to support emotional and physical needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.
• Support pupils with complex SEMH needs to foster development.

Skills

Experience in the independent SEMH sector

Willingness to adopt a therapeutic approach

Previous experience with ASC

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are looking for full-time Teaching Assistants/Classroom Assistants to join our team at New Barn School.

• Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro-rata)
• Location: New Barn School, The Long Barn, Welford, RG20 8HZ
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish)

We welcome applications from both experienced teaching assistants in special education and mainstream colleagues passionate about complex SEND.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils and young people, helping them maximize their educational potential. Your responsibilities include preparing learning materials, running classroom activities, and supporting their emotional and physical needs to foster development and engagement.

Supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs is rewarding work. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in young minds and be a catalyst for success. If you're ready to contribute positively, apply now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

• Experience in the independent SEMH sector and with pupils with SEN (highly desirable)
• Willingness to adopt a therapeutic approach to teaching and working with SEN/SEMH pupils
• Previous experience with ASC (highly desirable)

About us

New Barn School caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19, with nearly 100 pupils across three sites. Our shared vision is to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and independent.

We deliver structured, tailored education considering each student’s Education, Health and Care plans, in small cohorts or individually, taught by qualified professionals.

Part of Acorn Education, we offer a safe, nurturing environment with diverse opportunities for career development. Outcomes First Group, our parent organization, leads in innovative approaches to education for vulnerable pupils, and in 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Employee benefits

Your health and wellbeing are priorities, with an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health support services and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• 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 support

Our goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role contributes meaningfully to their futures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will undergo a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.

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