About the School
Teaching Personnel are supporting an independent special school that supports students aged 6–19 with a range of learning needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), autism, ADHD, and complex medical or physical needs. Students may also experience anxiety, low confidence, sensory challenges, and difficulty with change.
Your Role
Support students’ learning and development in the classroom, outdoors, and in the community
Help students with additional needs achieve their educational and personal goals
Promote a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment
Encourage independence, confidence, and wellbeing
Provide high-quality support across all activities
Assist with personal care and, if needed, physical interventions
Be flexible and help wherever required
What We’re Looking For
Willing to complete training and gain qualifications (fully funded)
Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
Patient, compassionate, and motivated
Positive mindset—focus on potential, not limitations
Enjoys outdoor and community-based learning
Proactive, creative, and solution-focused
Strong communication skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
Minimum Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Salary & Details
£22,996 – £25,068 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
£1,000 welcome bonus
Full-time, permanent
Term-time only
Please apply directly through this platform or send your CV via email to: katarzyna.frenchteachingpersonnel and we will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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