Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        January 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

All applications must be completed IN FULL.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

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.

This is more than just a support role. This is about being the steady hand, the encouraging smile, and the person a young learner trusts to guide them through the good days (and the tougher ones too).

About the Role

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.

You’ll:

Provide individual and small group support in lessons across a range of subjects

Help implement tailored educational programmes and behaviour plans

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive relationships and self-belief

Prepare learning materials and resources to bring lessons to life

Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits and enrichment activities

Occasionally support with transporting pupils (e.g. after detentions or school trips)

Keep clear records of student progress and wellbeing, contributing to a holistic picture of each learner

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

Has Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Has a calm, patient and caring approach—especially in challenging moments

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)

Can work as part of a team but is also confident taking initiative

Believes in the potential of every student—and won’t give up on them

About the School

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.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

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.

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 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

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)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

At Outcomes First Group, we put people first — pupils and colleagues alike.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), with others preparing to roll it out soon. 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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