Teaching Assistant

Make a Lasting Impact at Linwood School - Empower Young Adults to Thrive!

Are you ready to make a real impact and help young adults thrive as they transition to independence? Linwood School is on the lookout for passionate, energetic, and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team working with post-16 students. Your role? To inspire, empower, and equip them with the life skills they need to confidently step into adulthood and live independently!

What's the Role About? At Linwood, we hold the conviction that every student is entitled to a promising future. You will be actively engaged with our students, assisting them in realizing their potential and cultivating vital life skills that extend beyond the classroom, including the management of daily routines and the enhancement of self-confidence and independence.

Here's What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection - we put our students' well-being first!
• Quick-thinking and adaptable - no two days are the same, and you thrive on the challenge!
• Natural relationship builder - you create meaningful connections with students, staff, and families that help everyone grow.
• A passionate advocate for independence - help our students develop the life skills they need to live confidently on their own.
• Observational skills to track student progress, and the ability to provide insightful written and verbal feedback.
• A commitment to high standards and continuous improvement - you're always striving to be the best you can be.
• A hunger for personal development - take advantage of endless opportunities to learn and grow with a supportive team.
• A reflective mindset - you love learning from constructive feedback to better support our students.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive pay: £14.61 - £15.38 per hour (BCP Spine Points 5-6), with an annual salary range of £23,500 - £23,893.
• Career progression that actually happens! From Teaching Assistant to Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant, and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant - some of our team members even become teachers! We're committed to your growth.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace - Linwood School values diversity and fosters a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone feels like part of the family.

Why Linwood School? At Linwood, we're more than just a school - we're a family. We support our students as they take steps toward independence, guiding them through their journey with care, encouragement, and practical life skills. We also support our staff, ensuring you have all the tools, training, and career opportunities to excel and grow in your role.

If you are eager to join a team that is genuinely transforming lives, prepared to make a significant impact, and enthusiastic about assisting young adults in acquiring the skills necessary for independent living, we invite you to apply.
Apply today and start making an impact at Linwood School!