Teaching Assistant 1 2 1

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our fantastic team. This is a fixed-term role for the 2026–2027 academic year, providing 1:1 support to a student.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing in-class support, whilst promoting pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Delivering consistent academic, pastoral, and behavioural support.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of working as a TA, experience across both mainstream and specialist teaching settings is desirable.
• Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs and SEMH requirements.
• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Arc School Old Arley.
• Good safeguarding awareness.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for education and helping students thrive.
• Understanding of diverse needs and EHCP requirements.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, organisational and IT skills.
• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths.

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous life cover.

Who are we?

Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community. The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside. Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people.

Arc School Old Arley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.