Teaching Assistant

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Stannard School, Dunstable. Teaching Assistant role dedicated to supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a nurturing environment. Full-time term time only. Start date: September 2026.

About Us

Located in Dunstable, approximately 2 miles from the M1, our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 7 to 18 years old. We are part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we have over fifteen SEN Schools across the UK. We’re proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils
• Supporting the classroom teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils’ needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Setting work where appropriate and marking
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
• Previous experience in a similar role, i.e., Teaching Assistant
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
• Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, i.e., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.