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Teaching Assistant

Acorns School

England

  • £24,570 - £25,935 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
£24,570 - £25,935 * Per Year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
2 February 2026

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Teaching Assistant

The successful candidate will:
• Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
• Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
• Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning
• Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis

Our ideal candidate will have:
• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

At Acorns School:
I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School and Acorns Marple School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

We have Teaching Assistant opportunities available at both Acorns Ashley in Knutsford and Acorns Marple in Stockport.

These positions are due to growth, we are seeking individuals who have at least 2-years’ experience within a SEND environment.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.












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About Acorns School

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  • Acorns School
  • 19b Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport
  • Cheshire
  • SK6 7NN
  • United Kingdom
+44 161 449 5820

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Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey. With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

At Acorns School, we believe in encouraging self-respect, confidence, self-reliance, loyalty, and honesty in every pupil. Our approach is centered on encouraging positive personal relationships, helping students develop the skills to live and work with empathy and mutual respect. We aim to equip our pupils with the tools needed not only for academic success but also for emotional growth and resilience.

Our team at Acorns School is skilled in working with children facing significant social challenges and complex emotional difficulties. For many of our pupils, the school provides a crucial sense of stability and understanding, offering specialised interventions that cater to needs often unmet in traditional educational settings.


A message from the Headteacher

I am thrilled to welcome you to Acorns School, a place with a proud history of empowering pupils who have faced challenging times in their lives. At Acorns, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported. Our school prides itself on being positive, consistent, and fair, offering equal care and opportunity to all—regardless of gender, ability, or background.

Paula Tankard Headteacher

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