Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Contract: Temporary

Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist independent day school, offering a highly supportive learning environment for students aged 11 to 16 years with a range of additional needs.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to make a real difference, supporting students to thrive both academically and socially in a nurturing, specialist environment.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and our on-site therapy team to create a positive, inclusive learning environment. You'll play a key role in helping students feel safe, build confidence, and actively engage in their education.

This school provides day placements for students aged 11-16 with:

• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia
• Autism spectrum conditions
• Anxiety and other barriers to learning

With small class sizes (max 10 students) and a minimum of 3 staff per class, you'll have the time and support to truly focus on each individual. You'll also benefit from:

• A full on-site clinical team
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment

Why Apply?

This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to:

• Grow your career in a specialist education setting
• Make a meaningful difference in young people's lives
• Be part of a warm, dedicated, and forward-thinking team

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing and engagement
• Encourage independence, confidence, and personal growth
• Support the delivery of a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum
• Work alongside the Class Teacher in the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Support pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical development

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive

Essential requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)
• Level 2-3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferable
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience or knowledge of SEMH, ASD, or similar needs
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (due to location)

Apply today or contact Gina at Simply Education to find out more.