At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children and young people in their learning journey.
- Company: Join Stellar Grove, a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Part-time, term-time role with opportunities for growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with children’s emotional and mental health needs is essential.
The predicted salary is between 13929 - 15780 £ per year.
£13,929 - £15,780 per year for 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks term-time only, inclusive of London Weighting (FTE for TTO: £22,905 - £25,949 per year inclusive of London Weighting).
Location: Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week.
Would you like to make a real difference every day in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join Stellar Grove as a Teaching Assistant and help create a safe, supportive environment where every learner can thrive. This is a fixed-term, term-time only role until 31st August 2027.
About you... We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people to fulfil their potential in life. In this role, you will support teaching and learning, develop resources and provide administrative support, while making a meaningful difference every day. You will have recent experience of supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and using a range of behaviour support strategies. You will be supporting students with both general and specific learning difficulties, including those who are neurodiverse. A sound understanding of child development and learning processes is key to succeed in this role. Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines will also be essential.
About the team... The Virtual School works with a multi-disciplinary team including SEND, schools, colleges, businesses, universities, social workers, personal advisors, parents, guardians and foster carers to support children and young people through school and onto either further education, employment or training. We are a team committed to empowering our children and young people to realise their potential.
Key responsibilities... You will assist in developing and maintaining the highest standards of functional skills teaching and learning possible for identified children and young people who attend tuition at Stellar Grove. You will provide one-to-one support to students as required, including those with an EHCP, with a focus on building trust and relationships. You will be helping students manage stress and anxiety, in and outside the classroom, providing co-regulation and reflective learning opportunities to enable them to fully participate in the learning. You will update Stellar Grove tracking documents, ensuring that detailed and accurate records are maintained in respect of the children and young people attending sessions. You will keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, i.e. after school clubs, community activities and tuition safeguarding guidance for providers.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover. Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. Career development through internal and external training opportunities. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Disability Confident and Inclusive Recruitment Bracknell Forest council are proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date Interviews will be held on 6th July 2026. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Please note that this particular role is part-time and therefore does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. No agencies please. Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Teaching Assistant (FTC until 31/08/2027, term-time only, part-time for 22.5 hrs pw) in Bracknell employer: Bracknell Forest Council
At Bracknell Forest Council, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous training opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is supported by an Employee Assistance Programme and various staff networks. Join us as a Teaching Assistant and be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to thrive in a supportive environment.
