Teaching Assistant

About Marshfields School

Marshfields School is a thriving special school for students aged 7–19 with complex learning difficulties. As our school continues to grow, we are expanding our team to ensure that our provision remains closely tailored to the needs of the students we serve.

At Marshfields, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our curriculum is built around strong relationships, personalised learning and high aspirations for all students. Through a carefully designed pathway-based curriculum, we enable students to access learning in ways that match their developmental stage, communication needs and learning styles.

Our four specialist pathways ensure that learning is both accessible and aspirational:

• Explorers Pathway – a pre-formal, play-based approach where students learn through sensory experiences, exploration, curiosity and early communication.

• Enrichment Pathway – a semi-formal curriculum supporting the development of life skills, communication, early literacy and numeracy through continuous provision and thematic learning.

• Engagement Pathway – a structured semi-formal curriculum where students develop subject knowledge alongside communication, independence and confidence.

• Enhancement Pathway – a more formal curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, supporting students to build academic knowledge and prepare for adulthood.

Through these pathways we create a learning environment that is ambitious and focused on helping every young person develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. All Key Stage 4 students, across all pathways, work towards accredited qualifications ranging from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1, ensuring that every student leaves Marshfields with recognised achievements and a strong foundation for the future.

Why Join Marshfields?

Joining Marshfields means becoming part of a supportive, passionate and forward-thinking school community where staff work together to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with SEND.

At Marshfields you will benefit from:

• A collaborative and welcoming staff team who share ideas, support one another and celebrate success together

• A clear pathway-based curriculum model that allows teachers to deliver truly personalised learning

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in SEND education and inclusive practice

• A school culture that prioritises student wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood

• The chance to work in an environment where creativity, flexibility and innovative teaching approaches are encouraged and valued

Most importantly, you will work in a school where every student is known as an individual, every success is celebrated, and every member of staff plays a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential.

Join Our Team

This is an exciting time to join the Marshfields community as the school continues to grow and develop its provision for students with complex learning needs.

We warmly welcome visits to the school so that prospective applicants can experience our ethos and see our work in action. If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal conversation about the role, please contact the PA to the Senior Leadership Team at cararobinson@marshfields.co.uk

Marshfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Completed application forms should be sent to the School Business Manager: kimpizzo@marshfields.co.uk

All Support Staff benefit from the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert, should we receive a strong field of applicants prior to the closing date.