Teaching Assistant

Salary: £20,624.76 – £21,506.16 pa Term time only

What will we offer you? Discount Scheme, Wellness Programme, Good internal progression opportunities, Onsite parking, Free DBS, Paid learning and development hours

About us

Bladon House School in Staffordshire specialises supporting young people with autism, speech and language disorders, moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated behavioural difficulties. We provide person centred care and education and aim to help our students to find a way of life that suits them. We have excellent facilities, an onsite farm and an exceptional team who are committed to the care and support of our students.

We are seeking caring and resilient Teaching Assistants to ensure the smooth running of the school day. You will enable our young people to make progress towards positive outcomes, promoting a love of learning and safeguarding them at all times.

You will monitor and evaluate each young person’s work, encouraging them and celebrating their reaching of personal goals. At times, you’ll be responsible for directly teaching, and also supporting in challenging situations.

Personal care of students will also be required at times.

In order to be successful, you must be a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant, who holds a relevant qualification in teaching and learning. SLD experience is preferred / desirable.

Bladon House School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, DE15 0TA