Teaching Assistant
Penny Field SchoolSupport Staff
Status
Live Now
Date Listed14 July 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_TV
About This Role
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in children's lives? Penny Field School is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. In this role, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, primarily within the classroom, to support pupils' access to learning and assist in the general management of the classroom and resources.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding of effective support within a SEND settingPenny Field School is a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe and complex needs. It is a unique setting with incredible young people who deserve the absolute best in care and education that we can provide. We strive to deliver the best curriculum, with the most appropriate resources and equipment in order to support the young people’s journey into adulthood.
Main Duties include: Support pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities, which include physical, communication, sensory, mental health, cognition and learning needs.
Main Duties include: Support pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities, which include physical, communication, sensory, mental health, cognition and learning needs.
Support teachers with preparing classrooms and learning resources, assist with displays, track and report pupil progress or behaviour difficulties to the teacher and undertake basic record-keeping
Support for the curriculum, helping pupils understand instructions, support local/national learning strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy) and assist pupils with basic ICT
Support the school by complying with child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection policies. Contribute to the school's overall ethos
Experience and Skills required:
- Experience working with children of a relevant age.
- Ability to relate well to both children and adults.
- Ability to use correct English in both spoken and written communication.
- Ability to respond calmly and use your own initiative.