. This role does not offer sponsorship.
The Red Moor Way At Red Moor School, we don’t just support pupils — we change lives. We meet children where they are, walk with them through the tough moments, and celebrate every success, big or small. We’re looking for Teaching Assistants who bring heart, patience, curiosity, and a genuine belief that every child can grow when surrounded by the right people. If you’re someone who understands that relationships are the foundation of progress, who stays steady when things get wobbly, who sees the child behind the behaviour, and who treats each new day as a fresh start to learn and to grow, then we want to hear from you.
About the Role
We’re looking for Teaching Assistants who bring heart, patience, curiosity, and resilience. People who understand that relationships are the foundation of progress, who remain steady when things feel difficult, who see the child behind the behaviour, and who treat every new day as a fresh opportunity to grow.
Being a Teaching Assistant at Red Moor is far more than being an extra adult in the classroom. You become a trusted presence — someone who helps create moments of safety, connection, and success for pupils who may not have always felt secure in education.
You’ll work closely with teachers and colleagues to create calm, structured, and meaningful learning experiences. Your role will be varied, rewarding, and impactful, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally throughout the school day.
You will:
1. Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups across a range of subjects and activities
2. Help implement personalised timetables, behaviour plans, and therapeutic approaches
3. Build strong, trusting relationships that support pupils’ social and emotional development
4. Prepare resources and activities that bring learning to life
5. Support pupils during educational visits, off-site activities, and enrichment opportunities
6. Maintain clear and accurate records that contribute to each pupil’s wider support plan
7. Support pupil transport for bespoke provision or planned off-site activities
Every day looks a little different — because our pupils need different things at different times — and that’s exactly what makes this role so meaningful.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
8. Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
9. Brings a calm, consistent, and caring approach, especially during moments of challenge
10. Enjoys working with young people and believes education should adapt around individual needs
11. Builds positive, respectful relationships with pupils and colleagues
12. Works well as part of a supportive team, while also using initiative and good judgement
13. Believes in potential, not labels, and doesn’t give up when things get tough
If you’re someone who wants to truly understand young people — not just manage behaviour — you’ll thrive at Red Moor School.
About Us
Red Moor School is an independent special educational needs provision near Bodmin, Cornwall. The school facilitates tailored support for up to 60 pupils aged 5-18 whose needs are predominantly SEMH and ASD related.
The school opened in September 2020 and has recently gone through significant refurbishment to allow our students to further benefit from our fantastic location and creativity of our staff team. The working day can be great fun and varied but can also be challenging.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
14. Life Assurance
15. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
16. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
17. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
18. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
19. Cycle to Work Schemes
20. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
21. Critical illness cover
22. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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