Teaching Assistant- Children and Young People

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
At Belmont Secondary School, we don’t just teach—we change lives. We’re on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant (Pupil Support Worker) with heart, resilience, and a passion for helping students shine—no matter the challenges they face.
As a Pupil Support Worker, you'll work side-by-side with teachers and pupils to build a calm, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where students can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Help implement tailored educational programmes and behaviour plans
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive relationships and self-belief
Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits and enrichment activities
Occasionally support with transporting pupils (e.g. after detentions or school trips)
Has Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Loves working with young people and is passionate about making learning accessible for everyone
Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff alike
Has experience working with secondary-age pupils (ideal but not essential)
Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We are part of Acorn Education   and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?​
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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 Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
~*4-Day Working Week – enjoy a better work-life balance ( terms and conditions apply )

At Outcomes First Group, we put people first — pupils and colleagues alike.
There’s never been a better time to join #TeamOFG — and help create brighter futures, one child at a time.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.