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Company: Shaw Education Trust
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a special school supporting children and young people with a range of complex learning needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require highly individualised support to access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver tailored learning programmes and provide consistent, high‑quality support to pupils both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits

  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
  • Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
  • Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
  • Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme
  • Free Eye Tests
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to our Institute of Education and training opportunities
  • Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support
  • Guidance from former HMIs and Ofsted Inspectors
  • Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT
  • Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate
  • Participation in peer reviews
  • Access to a suite of online courses
  • Placement projects within our family of schools
  • Salary: £20,766 – £21,428
  • Working Hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday (Term Time only)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026