1-1 Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  1-1 Teaching Assistant 
Location:  Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary:      £22,160.20 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you looking for a career where your support can have a life-changing impact?

At Bluebank School, we're looking for a compassionate, patient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support to a pupil with additional needs. This is a unique opportunity to build a meaningful relationship, helping one young person develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, creating a safe, nurturing environment where every achievement—big or small—is celebrated.

What you will be doing

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support, enabling a pupil with SEND and complex needs to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Adapt learning activities, resources and routines to meet the pupil's educational, emotional and social needs.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage communication, independence, social skills and positive engagement throughout the school day.
• Support learning both in the classroom and during outdoor learning, enrichment activities and educational visits.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, personalised support.
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and contribute to individual support plans and reviews.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure the pupil's safety, wellbeing and safeguarding remain at the heart of everything you do.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• • Caring, patient and passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs reach their full potential.
  • Resilient, calm and able to build positive, trusting relationships through consistency and encouragement.
  • A confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
  • Flexible, proactive and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards supporting learning in a variety of settings.
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

About Bluebank School

Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Small classes and personalised programmes help pupils develop academic, social, and life skills. Our inclusive approach empowers young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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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