Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs at Smallbrook School. You will adapt to various classroom roles, ensuring a nurturing environment. Join a committed team focused on making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with special needs.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to teachers and pupils.
• Run classroom activities and lead outdoor experiences.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE in Numeracy and Literacy

Job description

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The successful candidate(s) will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to work towards one.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outdoors, according to individual needs. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may run classroom activities, lead outdoor experiences, or supervise pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience, and learning, please fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form, and a team member will be in touch.

Purpose

1. Provide comprehensive, professional, and tailored support to teachers to assist pupils with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom environment within a specialist school for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health, ASC, or other complex needs.
2. Provide adaptable and flexible communication styles based on individual pupil needs to achieve sustained progress.
3. Understand and role model OFG’s cultural and behavioral expectations as a leading provider of education and employer of choice.

Qualifications

1. Evidence of essential qualification will be required prior to employment.
2. A good standard of general education with at least a C (or equivalent) GCSE in numeracy and literacy.
3. Level 3 teaching assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards).
4. Experience working with pupils with special needs.
5. Willingness to undertake any necessary training or qualifications as deemed by the organization.

About us

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 to 80 students and investing in developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-18 with complex needs, including social, emotional, mental health needs, autism, and related behaviors.

You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We offer a therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognize their potential through a personalized, engaging curriculum. Our goal is to develop foundational knowledge and skills for smooth transitions to the next life stage.

Our school is located halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.

Acorn Education & Care, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people, leading the sector with innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

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

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

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Our focus is on the outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, and your role will have a meaningful positive impact on their lives.

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

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*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits.