Primary Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Primary Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant
Location:  Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday 
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Belmont Primary School, we don’t just teach—we change lives. We’re on the lookout for a Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant with heart, resilience, and a passion for helping students shine—no matter the challenges they face.

This is more than just a support role. This is about being the steady hand, the encouraging smile, and the person a young learner trusts to guide them through the good days (and the tougher ones too).

What you'll be doing

As a Pupil Support Worker, you'll work side-by-side with teachers and pupils to build a calm, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where students can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Provide individual and small group support in lessons across a range of subjects
• Help implement tailored educational programmes and behaviour plans
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive relationships and self-belief
• Prepare learning materials and resources to bring lessons to life
• Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits and enrichment activities
• Occasionally support with transporting pupils (e.g. after detentions or school trips)
• Keep clear records of student progress and wellbeing, contributing to a holistic picture of each learner

What you will bring

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Has a calm, patient and caring approach—especially in challenging moments
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff alike
• Has experience working with secondary-age pupils (ideal but not essential)
• Can work as part of a team but is also confident taking initiative
• Driving licence required

About Us 

Belmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 – 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.

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 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • 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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