At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people aged 11-18 in a specialist educational setting.
- Company: A small, inclusive school in Darwen focused on tailored education.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a nurturing atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need extra support.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates or experienced TAs with safeguarding training.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 11000 £ per year.
We are working with a small, specialist setting in Darwen (BB3) who are looking to add several teaching assistants to their small yet highly supportive team. Our school provides a tailored education to young people aged between 11 and 18, who find accessing mainstream education challenging – there will be a high focus on building professional, respectful and meaningful relationships with young people who need consistency and focus in their education.
Despite being a small setting, our Headteacher prides themselves on offering an inclusive learning environment where young people can thrive.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location – Darwen
- Position – Teaching Assistant
- Type of work – Long term Non-Teaching cover
- Start date – November 2026
- Duration / Likely Duration – July 2027
- End date (if applicable) – July 2027
- Contract type – Temporary
- Full time/part time – Full
- Minimum rate of pay – GBP100
- Hours – 8:30am to 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting, OR experience working with young people in a vocational/coaching capacity
- Previous experience working in a UK school
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
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