Job ID: S-U-3064 - Teaching Assistant

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQHours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pmSalary: £22,160620 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleBuild a career where every day you help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve more than they ever imagined. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team dedicated to helping each learner feel safe, confident and ready to engageWhat you will be doingSupporting children and young people with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve personal goalsAssisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to individual needsProviding emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understoodEncouraging independence, communication, positive relationships and social developmentWhat you will bringCaring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thriveResilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive teamA confident communicator who builds trust with pupils, colleagues and familiesFlexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings and situationsDriving licence requiredAbout Bluebank SchoolBluebank 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 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 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 AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment supportWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group