Teaching Assistant

5 days ago

Widnes, United Kingdom Poppy Field School Full time

**Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to support, inspire, and grow?**

**Poppy Field School**is part a rapidly growing group of independent special schools with locations in Staffordshire and Cheshire, providing exceptional, holistic care, education and therapy to children from 5 to 19 with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties and learning needs. Due to our continued growth we are recruiting for the following positions;
**Teaching Assistant**
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- £21,720.51 - £25,715.5 per annum, dependent on experience
- Salary paid in 12 equal monthly payments)
- Term time only (39 weeks a year)

We are a unique, independent all-through special needs school, catering to pupils aged 5 - 19, and we are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant's to join our vibrant and supportive team.

**About Us**:Our school provides a holistic, therapeutic, child-centred education for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. We pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive ethos and our commitment to helping every learner achieve their full potential.

**The Role**:As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

- Support pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups
- Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans
- Foster a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
- Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where needed
- Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A willingness to learn and grow professionally

**We Offer**:A welcoming and inclusive school community with ongoing training and professional development and opportunities to progress within a growing and innovative group of schools in a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted shopping
- Blue light card
- Dental and healthcare schemes

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £21,720.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- We are interviewing for this role on Wednesday 10th September 2025, please confirm you are able to attend an interview on this date.

Work Location: In person

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