TEST Teaching Assistant

Speech and Language; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn House is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support team. You will work closely with Teachers and Therapists to support pupils with speech and language needs, helping them reach their full potential in a warm, supportive environment.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative, child-centred school that values communication and inclusion. Key duties include assisting with learning activities, helping with assessments and planning, modelling positive

Qualifications

• GCSE numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above).
• Passion for supporting children with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
• Understanding of child development (training provided).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support tailored to pupils’ speech and language needs.
• Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, and classroom preparation.
• Help manage and model positive behaviour to create a nurturing environment.
• Assist pupils in developing social and communication skills both in and outside the classroom.
• Support personal care needs and carry out therapy programs guided by therapists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above)

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for Teaching Assistant to join our Dawn House - Learning Support team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working within an enthusiastic and highly skilled team working closely with Teachers and Therapists. If you believe you are an outstanding Teaching Assistant who would enjoy working with our friendly and supportive team and would help our pupils to achieve their full potential, this role may be just what you are looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide learning support tailored to pupils’ speech and language needs.
• Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, and classroom preparation.
• Help manage and model positive behaviour to create a nurturing environment.
• Assistpupils in developing social and communication skills both in and outside the classroom.
• Support personal care needs and carry out therapy programs guided by therapists.

What we are looking for:

• GCSE level numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above).
• A passion for supporting children with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "can-do" attitude.
• Understanding of child development and barriers to learning (training provided).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

About Us:

Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged five to 19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted since 2015, and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website to find out more.

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please visit the jobs page of our website.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.