Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £21,310.98 (FTE £23,976)
Working pattern: Permanent contract, working 35 hours per week (full time); Term Term time plus 1 week during the school closure period (total working weeks 40 weeks per annum). Part-time hours will be considered if these meet the needs of our pupils, please state this on your application.
Start Date: June/July & September 2026
Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working within an enthusiastic and highly skilled team working closely with Teachers and Therapists. If you believe you are an outstanding Teaching Assistant who would enjoy working with our friendly and supportive team and would help our pupils to achieve their full potential, this role may be just what you are looking for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide learning support tailored to pupils’ speech and language needs.
- Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, and classroom preparation.
- Help manage and model positive behavior to create a nurturing environment.
- Assist pupils in developing social and communication skills both in and outside the classroom.
- Support personal care needs and carry out therapy programs guided by therapists.
What we are looking for:
- GCSE level numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above).
- A passion for supporting children with complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude.
- Understanding of child development and barriers to learning (training provided).
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.
How to Apply
Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator on 01623 795361.
To apply please complete and return an Application form to:
[email protected]
We are seeking to recruit full time (35 hours), we will consider part-time if hours requested meet the needs of our pupils and timetables. Please state required hours on your application form
Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Find out what this means here
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found on our school website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,310.98 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- school or similar setting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
