Teaching Assistant

Overview

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant

Location:

Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

• Supporting children and young people with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve personal goals
• Assisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to individual needs
• Providing emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood
• Encouraging independence, communication, positive relationships and social development

• Caring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thrive
• Resilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• A confident communicator who builds trust with pupils, colleagues and families
• Flexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings and situations
• Driving licence required

Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Small classes and personalised programmes help pupils develop academic, social, and life skills. Our inclusive approach empowers young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

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 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

• 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