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Join Our Team at New Barn School
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!
We are looking for full-time Teaching Assistants/Classroom Assistants to join our team at New Barn School.
* Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)
* Location: New Barn School, The Long Barn, Welford, RG20 8HZ
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
* Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm finish)
We welcome applications from both experienced teaching assistants in special education and mainstream colleagues passionate about complex SEND.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils and young people, helping them maximize their educational potential. You will prepare learning materials, facilitate classroom activities, and support their emotional and physical needs, fostering their development and engagement with the world.
Supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs is rewarding work. Join our dedicated team where your expertise will influence young minds and your passion will drive success. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now!
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
Desired Experience
* Experience in the independent SEMH sector and with pupils with SEN (highly desirable)
* Willingness to adopt a therapeutic approach to teaching and working with SEN/SEMH pupils
* Previous experience with ASC (highly desirable)
About Us
New Barn School caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19. With nearly 100 pupils across three sites, we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and successful.
We provide tailored education within a safe, nurturing environment, delivered by qualified staff, considering individual needs and Education, Health and Care plans.
Part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Employee Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you will receive an exceptional rewards package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of pupils and young adults in our care.
We are committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS and social media checks.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
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