Teaching Assistants; TA and Midday Supervisors; MSA

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsibilities include assisting teachers in curriculum delivery, preparing resources and providing lunchtime supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate an understanding of children with special needs. Candidates with experience or qualifications in supporting communication and/or behavioural difficulties will be well placed to apply, although those with other qualifications / experience may also be considered.

Applications are particularly welcome from graduates or those with successful experience of further / higher education who are interested in a longer-term career in teaching.

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

Please email the office at  for an application pack. Previous applicants need not re-apply. We do not accept CVs. For further information or an informal discussion please contact the school office.

Closing date:
Noon on Monday 16th March 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).