Teaching Assistant at Loxley Hall School

Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Development Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Loxley Hall School in Staffordshire is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. You will support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences and work with individuals and small groups to help pupils thrive academically and personally.

Our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for SEMH needs, and the role focuses on building positive relationships, inspiring confidence and helping pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience in supporting young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Provide whole-class support and work with individuals and small groups.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Job description

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team at Loxley Hall School

Loxley Hall School is seeking to appoint a caring,enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated teamon a permanent basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting the class teacher indelivering engaging learning experiences, helping pupils to thrive bothacademically and personally. You will provide whole-class support, work closelywith individuals and small groups, and deliver targeted interventions to helppupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

At Loxley Hall School, we believe that every young persondeserves to feel safe, valued, understood and listened to. Our pupilscome from across Staffordshire and have Education, Health and Care Plans(EHCPs) for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often alongsideassociated behavioural challenges.

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient,energetic and passionate about working with young people. Most importantly, weare seeking an individual who can build positive relationships, inspireconfidence and help our pupils realise their potential.

Why Join Loxley Hall School?

Working at Loxley Hall is more than just a job. It is anopportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of youngpeople.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Smaller class sizes, enabling you to develop meaningful relationships and provide personalised support.
• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team that values wellbeing, kindness and mutual respect.
• Strong leadership and governance committed to continuous improvement and investing in both staff and school development.
• The freedom to be creative and innovative, supporting engaging and practical learning experiences.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
• A school culture where inclusion, belonging and positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Above all, Loxley Hall School is a place where staff arevalued, encouraged and supported to help young people overcome challenges,build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Training and Development

We are committed to helping our staff grow and succeed. Thesuccessful candidate will receive comprehensive induction and essentialtraining through our Staff Development Programme, together with ongoingopportunities for professional development aligned to their career goals.

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and arange of staff benefits, including:

• Tech and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Financial Advice Services
• Thinkwell Fast-Track Counselling
• Physiotherapy Services
• Retail Discounts at supermarkets, high street stores and attractions

We'd Love to Hear From You

If you are passionate about supporting young people and wantto work in a school where every child matters, we would be delighted to hearfrom you.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit theschool and experience first‑hand what makes Loxley Hall such a special place towork.

Guided tours are available for individuals and groups.

To arrange a visit,please contact the School Office on 01889 723050.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Loxley Hall School is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment.

• Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.
• Our safeguarding and recruitment policies, including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions, can be viewed on our website - Policies - Loxley Hall School

Loxley Hall School is committed to creating a workforcethat reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcomes applications fromall suitably qualified candidates.