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:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Bluebank School, we’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support to a pupil with additional and complex needs.

This is more than a classroom support role. You’ll become a trusted and consistent presence in a young person’s school day, helping them overcome barriers, discover their strengths and develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future.

You’ll be part of a supportive team who will work alongside you, helping you develop your skills and giving you the opportunity to see the real difference your work makes.

What you will be doing

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping a pupil access learning and work towards their individual goals.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship, providing consistency, encouragement and reassurance.
• Adapt activities and approaches to support the pupil’s communication, learning, emotional and social needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, communication and positive engagement throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil across a variety of settings, including classroom learning, outdoor activities, enrichment and educational visits.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals to provide consistent, personalised support.
• Track progress, celebrate achievements and contribute to individual support plans and reviews.

About you

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive.
• Calm, consistent and resilient, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Adaptable and creative in your approach to supporting learning and engagement.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a wider team.
• Positive and proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Driving licence required 

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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