Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. If there are any gaps in your employment, you will need to provide a valid explanation on the application form.

We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Please be aware it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. On receipt of references your referees will be contacted to verify any discrepancies, anomalies or relevant issues as part of the recruitment verification process.

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and inspiring Teaching Assistant to work with our pupils on a term time only, 32.5-hour, permanent contract to start in September 2026.

Oaklands School is a unique secondary special school for pupils with moderate and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will join a school team committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002), all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Further details are included on the school website at www.oaklandsschool.org.uk. Please contact Mrs Fox, on 01606 551048 if you require any further information.