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Are you passionate about making a real difference in a young person’s life? Do you thrive in a role that provides both academic and holistic support to students with learning difficulties and complex needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated and compassionate team.
We are looking for caring, patient, and motivated individuals who can support our young people in both academic settings and the wider community. You will play a key role in promoting their academic progress, personal organization, and social skills, helping them reach their full potential.
We are seeking an individual who:
1. Can provide in-class support for a student with an EHCP
2. Is committed to raising student achievement
3. has excellent inter-personal and communication skills
4. will work effectively as part of a team
5. Maintains a calm, professional and caring approach
6. Is passionate about supporting students with moderate learning needs including Autism
7. Is committed to the well-being, self-esteem and progress of every student
What we offer:
8. Flexible hours, term time plus teacher training days with an early finish on Friday
9. We strongly believe that a happy and well-supported staff body drives the best outcomes for our students. As part of our team, you will benefit from a high-quality professional development programme.
10. Grade 5, point 7-8 depending on experience. Actual salary £18,648 - £18,944 per annum
This is a 1 year fixed term contract role starting as soon as possible with the aim of becoming a permanent position.
We deliver a broad and diverse curriculum to a fully comprehensive intake, catering to students with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including communication and interaction difficulties, cognition and learning challenges, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many of our students arrive with a history of disrupted education and low prior attainment; however, they also bring strengths, interests, and the potential for academic achievement when appropriately supported. Attendance and engagement with learning are high across both sites of Maplewell Hall School. Maplewell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
If you are interested in this position, please download the application pack from our website for general enquiries please contact Kirstie Allen
Closing date for applications 9am Friday 9th January 2026
Interviews to be held w/c Monday 12th January 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Maplewell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.