Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team in January 2026! What you’ll be doing: Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups. Creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment Developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff What we’re looking for: A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of XX School A can-do attitude Great communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting A passion for education and helping students thrive Why join 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? Mapesbury School is a new Special Educational Needs school opening in Spring 2025 in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school will support children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions. Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care 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