Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential? Do you have the empathy, resilience and creativity to support pupils with additional needs?

We are seeking a committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be working at a residential special school for boys aged 8–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often alongside other learning difficulties such as autism, ADHD, or speech, language and communication challenges. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment where every pupil can develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to succeed in life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional or complex needs

• Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships

• Can work effectively as part of a supportive and skilled team

• Brings energy, commitment and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive

• Demonstrates flexibility and a calm, professional approach

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community

• Full training and ongoing professional development

• The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives

• Supportive colleagues and leadership team

• A rewarding, varied role where no two days are the same

If you’re ready to be part of a team that changes lives every day, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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