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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? As part of our exciting growth, Stretton Shires School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our warm, dedicated, and supportive team. Here, every day brings new opportunities to help pupils develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive-both inside the classroom and beyond.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our mission to help every young person achieve their full potential. Your role will be varied, hands on, and deeply rewarding-no two days are ever the same!
Responsibilities
- Provide personalised support in line with each pupil's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP)
- Help pupils build vital communication, social, and life skills
- Assist teachers in delivering creative, high quality learning experiences
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure every child's success
- Create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every learner can flourish
- Keep accurate records and contribute to planning and progress reviews
- Support personal care for pupils as required
Who We're Looking For
- Compassionate, patient, and deeply committed to supporting young people with autism and additional needs
- Resilient, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges in a rewarding environment
- Interested in (or experienced with) autism and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Ideally experienced in education, care, or support settings, though full training will be provided
- Qualified in English and Maths at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Motivated to make a genuine impact and grow within a supportive team
- Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join Us?
- We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.
- We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
- We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
