Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships, L.L.C.; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Trauma-informed training

Staff wellbeing

£200 referral scheme

GP service

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships is seeking empathetic educational support staff to assist children and young people with diverse needs in our partner special schools in the UK. The role offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to inclusive education and pupil development.

You will work closely with teachers, providing individualised support, promoting positive behaviour, and helping learners access learning across several site locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar role or with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication to support learning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff across multiple school sites.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Inclusion focus

Job description

Affinity Partnerships has partnered with dynamic and inclusive special schools committed to providing a caring and stimulating environment for children and young people with a wide range of education needs and disabilities. We are passionate about the development of young children and providing top-notch teaching staff in the education sector.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching, recent psychology graduates, or those with experience in youth work, coaching, or mentoring.

About the schools:

The schools are dedicated to creating the brightest possible future for every pupil, providing an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals are encouraged to flourish and reach their full potential.

The trust is guided by a strong set of core values that underpin everything they do. These values act as the foundation for bringing together schools, staff, and pupils, fostering a collaborative culture focused on excellence, growth, and achievement. Shared by both adults and children, these principles help create a positive and united community across the trust.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in a similar role or with individuals with disabilities (desirable)
• Is confident working with challenging behaviour
• Can provide 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual needs
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Is committed to inclusion and continuous learning

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and development opportunities - including Team Teach and Trauma Informed Training
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Clear guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to work across multiple school sites
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards
• £200 referral scheme*
• 24/7 GP service
• Reward scheme offering vouchers and highstreets discounts

Affinity Partnerships are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.