Join Our Growing Team
Due to the continued growth of TILT Education, we are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.
TILT Education is a small, specialist independent secondary school supporting pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and a range of additional SEND. Our personalised approach, small class sizes and strong relationships enable every pupil to thrive both academically and personally.
This vacancy has arisen as a result of the school's expansion and internal promotion, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines classroom support with outdoor learning and enrichment.
During the mornings, you will:
- Support teaching and learning across the curriculum.
- Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised lessons.
- Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
- Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that enable pupils to succeed.
- Deliver 1:1 sessions offsite with pupils who are unable to access school, supporting gradual reintegration and maintaining educational engagement.
During the afternoons, you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of our John Muir Award programme.
- Help deliver a wide range of sporting, outdoor learning and enrichment activities.
- Encourage pupils to develop resilience, teamwork, confidence and independence.
- Support educational visits, outdoor learning experiences and physical activities.
- Contribute ideas to develop exciting and engaging enrichment opportunities.
Why TILT Education?
Our school is different.
With typically four pupils supported by two members of staff, we are able to provide genuinely personalised education where relationships come first. Staff have the time to understand each young person, celebrate their strengths and support them to overcome barriers to learning.
We believe learning extends far beyond the classroom. Outdoor education, sport, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood are central to our curriculum, giving pupils meaningful opportunities to experience success and develop the skills they need for adult life.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs.
- Has experience working with children or young people (school experience is desirable but not essential).
- Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils.
- Is calm, patient, resilient and adaptable.
- Enjoys being active and participating in sports and outdoor activities.
- Has an interest in environmental education, wellbeing or outdoor learning.
- Is committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential.
- Can work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
We Can Offer:
- A genuinely rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day.
- Small class sizes with high levels of staffing.
- A supportive, friendly and experienced team.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative curriculum development.
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed practice, SEND and SEMH.
- A varied role combining classroom learning with outdoor education and enrichment.
- The chance to be part of an ambitious and rapidly developing specialist provision.
Safeguarding
TILT Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
If you are enthusiastic, caring and committed to helping young people achieve success, we would love to hear from you.
Salary is NOT pro rata'd.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £20,600.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you ever delivered outdoor education?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
