Bayleaf Care: Amazing Things Are Happening Here!
We are looking for a dedicated teaching assistant to support The Bayleaf Hub in Burton on Trent.
This a full-time permanent role to start in September 2026.
The salary is £23,000 to £24,000 depending on experience and this salary is NOT a pro rata salary.
About The Bayleaf Hub
The Bayleaf Hub is DFE registered school committed to providing a nurturing and trauma-informed education across the Doveside and Postern Stables sites. We are privileged to support up to 10 pupils who live in our residential care homes. Our joyful and explorative approach to curriculum ensures pupils learn to love learning and develop a natural curiosity for the world around them, rooted in psychologically-safe pedagogy and therapeutic environments.
About Bayleaf Care
Bayleaf Care provides exceptional care and education for children and young people across the UK who have experienced trauma or have additional learning needs. We use the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to build strong, trusting relationships that form the foundation for learning and personal growth.
Bayleaf currently operates:
· 6 specialist children’s homes (2 with on-site schools)
· Plans to open 2 new day schools in 2026.
· 2 leaving care services opening in 2026
· 3 adult transition homes (CQC registered) opening in 2026
Each home has its own therapist, and all staff receive training in trauma-informed practice.
Job overview:
The school follows the EQUALs Informal, Semi Formal and Formal Curriculum pathway along with ASDAN towards Independence (14-16 years).
Successful applicants will need to be able to work with children with a range of complex needs.
You will be required to adapt resources and learning in creative ways to meet our pupils’ needs.
You will be confident in delivering specific interventions to help pupils catch up on their learning and assist is creating a positive nurturing environment where our children can flourish.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to be flexible and resilient with the desire to reach the aspirational goals and aspirations that have been set for our children.
The school day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 4pm
There is a comprehensive induction, and ongoing training.
Car drivers essential because one of the hubs can not be reached by public transport and will cost £10-£12 by taxi to get there
For more information about Bayleaf Care and our existing education and care settings, visit: https://bayleafcare.co.uk/
Bayleaf Care – Amazing Things Are Happening Here.
Join us in building something truly special.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Pay: £23,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- teaching assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
