At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs through tailored learning and engaging activities.
- Company: Independent specialist day school focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, joining bonus, funded training, and school holidays.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or transferable skills in care/education required.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 22500 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a Tutor / Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to join an independent specialist day school delivering tailored learning support for children and young people with additional needs. As a Tutor / Teaching Assistant / Support Worker, you will be supporting pupils through structured 1:1 and small group teaching within a specialist classroom setting. This role offers a salary of £24,300 and benefits. You will be on 6-month probation, training will be provided across all areas of the role, including autism and (ABA) approaches.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering individualised learning sessions tailored to pupils’ needs
- Supporting structured teaching programmes and recording pupil progress
- Assisting with classroom-based and outdoor learning activities
- Providing personal care where required in line with pupil needs
- Supporting behaviour-based learning strategies within a team approach
- Supervising pupils during break and lunch periods on a rota basis
- Contributing to learning resources and classroom organisation
- Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
- Working closely with colleagues to support communication between home and school
- Attending training, meetings and contributing to team development
- Supporting pupils’ physical, emotional and educational development through planned activities
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Tutor, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Key Worker, Carer, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Childcare Assistant or in a similar role.
- Experience working with children, young people or transferable care/education experience
- Understanding or interest in child development and special educational needs
- Strong communication skills with pupils, colleagues and families
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Basic IT skills for recording and tracking pupil progress
- Willingness to undertake training in areas such as communication systems and behaviour support strategies
Shift: Monday to Friday: 8.45am - 5.00pm, 4:30 finish on Friday.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Joining bonus
- Regular pay reviews
- School holidays
- Funded training programmes
- Team and social events
- Car sharing scheme
- Term-time working pattern
- Access to wellbeing-focused initiatives and team activities
- Further development opportunities
- Structured training and ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities within the organisation
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including therapists and behaviour specialists
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about supporting learners with additional needs to build a rewarding career in specialist education.
Teaching Assistant / Support Worker employer: Additional Resources
Join a dedicated team at our independent specialist day school, where we prioritise tailored learning support for children and young people with additional needs. We offer a competitive salary, regular pay reviews, and a commitment to your professional development through funded training programmes and career progression opportunities. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with term-time working hours and wellbeing-focused initiatives.
