Teaching Assistant
Belmont School
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,906.25 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2025
Job overview
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
**All applications must be completed IN FULL**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located in Rawtenstall.
About the Role
To work as a Pupil Support Worker, providing support to the teacher and the pupils within an assigned group. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Pupil Support Worker and any reasonable direction from the Head Teacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the Pupil Support Worker will:
Main Tasks
To support pupils emotional, social and behavioural wellbeing.
To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
To prepare materials and equipment.
To occasionally transport pupils home after detentions and educational visits etc.
Job Activities
To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes.
To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.
To accompany class groups on external educational visits.
To assist subject teacher in group and individual behavioural management, within the agreed school framework.
Qualifications
Ideally Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
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 promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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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About Belmont School
- Belmont School
- Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale
- Lancashire
- BB4 6RX
- United Kingdom
Belmont School has an enviable reputation for turning pupils previous failures into success across the north west of England.
With its ethos of traditional values combined with a modern and innovative approach, it has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted since 2008. The expertise & experience of the specialist staff team helps pupils’ achievements through a fair & consistent approach.
For pupils with social, emotional and learning difficulties, ADHD, autism and associated conditions, a place at Belmont School ensures improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which can then be transferred into appropriate and accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond.
The wide curriculum offers numerous accredited vocational courses as well as traditional subjects, and the school is equipped with superb vocational workshops to teach skilled trades & horticulture.
The recent expansion offers continuity of education from Key Stage 1 through to Year 11. Options are introduced in Year 9 to maintain pupils’ focus. Belmont School also prides itself on 100% successful transitions to work, college or apprenticeships.
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