Teaching Assistants

An exciting opportunity to work at an OFSTED Outstanding Special School.

Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 168 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care. 

You will be required to work with a range of pupils whom have severe and profound learning difficulties.  A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum.  Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion. We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team. Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets.  Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in a period of rapid development.

NB: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship

The post is permanent, 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8.50 am to 3.20 pm or 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.45pm.  Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days), 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term time.  

Closing Date: 15 June 2025 at 11.59pm

Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025

Start Date:  2 September 2025

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).