Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Salary:
£20.092.30 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

34 hours per week
Rota:
Monday & Tuesday: 8:15am – 4:00pm | Wednesday & Thursday: 8:15am – 3:30pm | Friday: 8:15am – 2:45pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:
January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

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About the Role

This isn’t just classroom support — it’s life-changing work. You’ll help students build confidence, self-esteem, and the skills they need to thrive. Working alongside dedicated teaching staff, you’ll create a calm, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment. Whether supporting students one-to-one, in small groups, or assisting with classroom prep, your contribution will matter every day.

Your role will involve:

Assisting teachers in delivering the curriculum tailored to each pupil’s learning needs.

Supporting pupils to develop independence and confidence both academically and socially.

Providing specialist SEN or subject-specific support to help pupils reach their potential.

Promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.

Collaborating closely with colleagues across education and care to provide a consistent, nurturing environment.

This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about helping young people thrive and making a meaningful difference in their school experience.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils within the classroom and during transitions, breaks, and lunch times.

Deliver one-to-one or small group interventions as required.

Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding pupils’ progress, wellbeing, and needs.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the…