Teaching Assistant

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, the school is embarking on an exciting expansion program, which includes the recruitment of additional classroom staff.

 Marchant-Holliday School is an independent special school that caters for boys aged 5-12, all of whom have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The school has day pupils and weekly boarders. Our vision is that all children can thrive in a caring, tolerant, understanding and supportive environment.

 We believe that every child has the right to feel safe to enable them to thrive and build their self-esteem whilst developing a lifelong love of learning. This is the essence of MHS in providing a nurturing environment for children who have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education. In order to achieve these things, we have a fantastic team of staff and a wonderful site with amazing facilities. 

The role:

We require a resourceful, enthusiastic, and self-motivated teaching assistant to support pupils within the classroom. Our class groups have a maximum of 8 pupils. The staffing structure of the school is a teacher and two TAs per class. With this high pupil to adult ratio, TAs have the opportunity to be flexible in their approach and provide individualised and adaptive support.  

·        Supporting teachers in the classroom

·        Delivering sessions with small groups of pupils

·        Supporting pupils’ emotional regulation

·        Managing dysregulated behaviours through a range of descalation strategies

·        Being playful and having fun

·        Supporting pupils 1:1 with curriculum tasks or social skills activities

·        Organising resources to support learning

·        Lunch and play time duties

·        Club time duties

·        Accompanying classes on trips 

A passion and enthusiasm for working with SEN children is essential as is the ability to work co-operatively within a team setting.

A tolerant, compassionate nature and sense of humour would be an asset.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. 

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school ahead of submitting an application.  

Please only apply using the school’s application form found on the School’s website at https://marchant-holliday.co.uk/about-our-school/vacancies or obtained by contacting the school office on 01963 33234.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 22nd January 2024

Shortlisting Wednesday 24th January 2024

Interviews Week Commencing 29th January 2024