Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Whittington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Health & insurance discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Job summary

Bluebank School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to help pupils build confidence and independence. You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support, foster trusting relationships, and support communication and wellbeing under the guidance of a supportive team.

We value adaptability, resilience and a positive attitude, with a focus on helping pupils achieve their goals. A driving licence is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning and reach goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and confident.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning and reach their individual goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help young people feel safe, understood and confident.
• Support pupils with their communication, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and independence.
• Get involved in engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Encourage pupils to try new things, develop new skills and recognise their achievements.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and colleagues to provide consistent, personalised support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

Bluebank School

• Whittington Moor
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people build confidence, develop independence and enjoy success in their learning.

You don’t need to have all the answers. What matters is that you’re caring, patient, resilient and willing to learn. You’ll be supported by an experienced team and given the opportunity to develop your skills while making a genuine difference every day.

No two days will be the same. You could be supporting learning in the classroom, getting involved in outdoor activities, encouraging communication or helping a pupil manage challenges and celebrate their successes.

What you will be doing

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning and reach their individual goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help young people feel safe, understood and confident.
• Support pupils with their communication, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and independence.
• Get involved in engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Encourage pupils to try new things, develop new skills and recognise their achievements.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and colleagues to provide consistent, personalised support.

About you

You could already have experience working in education, care, youth work or support or you may simply have theright attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people.

• Caring, patient and compassionate, with a positive approach.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond calmly to different situations.
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships.
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing their own skills.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Ready to bring energy, encouragement and positivity to every day.
• Driving licence is required

About Bluebank School

Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, providing specialist education for pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex learning needs. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

With small class sizes, personalised learning programmes and a highly supportive approach, we help pupils develop the academic, social and life skills they need to succeed. Our tailored curriculum combines National Curriculum learning with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, resilience, communication and independence.

At Bluebank School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We celebrate individuality, build confidence and empower pupils to overcome challenges, recognise their strengths and achieve meaningful success. Guided by our ethos that everybody is somebody, we work together to ensure every young person feels respected, included and ready for their future.

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

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week / flexible working hours considered

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - 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.