Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Norton College in Tewkesbury is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 11–19 with SEMH needs and diverse learning requirements. This role focuses on building confidence, removing barriers and enabling pupils to thrive alongside a specialist team.

You will work closely with teachers and families to meet individual pupil needs, promote inclusive learning, and support emotional wellbeing in a busy secondary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Able to work as part of a team and adapt to needs.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, families and staff.
• Commitment to helping pupils develop academically, emotionally and socially.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons, 1:1 and in small groups.
• Encourage engagement and help each student achieve goals.
• Foster confidence, independence and positive behaviours.
• Build trusted relationships to help students feel safe.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and professionals to meet needs.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

Norton College - Tewkesbury

• Tewkesbury
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Norton College, Tewkesbury,GL20 8UQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm
Salary: £22,160.63 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Norton College Tewkesbury, our students have faced challenges that can make education difficult. With the right support, encouragement and guidance, they can achieve incredible things. That's where you come in.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic T eaching Assistants to join our specialist team. This is far more than a classroom support role. Every day, you'll help young people build confidence, overcome barriers, celebrate achievements and develop the skills they need for a successful future.

Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, encouraging positive relationships, or helping a student navigate a challenging moment, you'll play a vital role in their journey. No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral teams, you'll be part of a supportive environment where young people are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting students in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups.

Helping young people engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviours.

Building trusted relationships that help students feel safe and supported.

Working closely with teachers, families and wider professionals to meet pupils' needs.

Supporting students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What you will bring

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Positive, adaptable and able to think on your feet.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Committed to helping pupils develop academically, emotionally and socially.

Previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs would be beneficial, although we also welcome applications from people with transferable skills and the right attitude.

About Us

Norton College is a specialist school in Tewkesbury, supporting young people aged 11–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and complex learning needs. Through personalised learning, vocational opportunities and a nurturing, relationship-led approach, we help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive in education and beyond.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.