Teaching Assistant/School Support Worker

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Role:        Teaching Assistant/School Support Worker
Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, Reddish Hall School would love to hear from you!

We are a nurturing, specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant/School Support Worker who wants to make a genuine difference every single day—someone who will bring positivity, patience, and resilience to our vibrant school community.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant / School Support Worker, you will be at the heart of pupil support, helping learners feel safe, confident, and ready to engage with their education. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, you’ll provide personalised support both in and out of the classroom.

From encouraging positive behaviour to helping pupils build independence, confidence, and social skills, you’ll play a vital role in each young person’s journey. This is a highly rewarding position where your care, creativity, and commitment will make a genuine and lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and engagement in line with their individual needs
• Encourage and motivate pupils to achieve both personal and academic goals
• Promote positive behaviour and support the development of social and emotional skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment

Who We’re Looking For

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or SEN setting
• An understanding of autism, SEMH, or trauma-informed practice
• A willingness to learn, develop, and grow professionally

If you are compassionate, dedicated, and motivated to support children with additional needs, join Reddish Hall School and help every pupil reach their full potential.

About Us

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. 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.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running

Why Join Acorn Education?

We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day you’ll know your work is making a meaningful impact. We are committed to 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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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