Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only
Location: Peartree School
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Additional Information: Start Date: Autumn 2026
Aurora Peartree is opening its doors in Autumn 2026, and we're looking for a number of dedicated Teaching Assistants to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
Aurora Peartree will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 120 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.
The role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning and wellbeing, ensuring every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential. You'll work closely with the Class Teacher and wider team to create a caring, safe and stimulating environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with learning activities and reinforcing concepts taught by the teacher.
- Promoting positive behaviour and adapting responses to meet individual needs.
- Assisting with personal care, including hygiene, dressing and eating when required.
- Encouraging independence and personal development.
- Providing feedback on pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Helping prepare resources and contribute to lesson planning and evaluation.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link at the bottom of the page for the full job description.
About You:
We're looking for someone with:
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (minimum Functional Skills Level 2).
- Level 2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or willingness to work towards).
Essential Skills & Experience
- Commitment to putting the child first and treating them as an individual.
- Ability to promote independence and positive behaviour.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent ICT skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a SEND setting.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
How to Apply:
For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Aurora Peartree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.