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Job Title: Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to help students grow, learn, and succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to join our specialist education team. You will play a vital role in supporting students—many with autism and complex needs—to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.
What you'll be doing
- Support the class teacher/tutor in delivering high‑quality, engaging learning experiences for all students.
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small‑group support to help students access the curriculum as independently as possible.
- Assist in creating a structured, stimulating classroom environment suited to students with autism and complex needs.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individual plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.
- Prepare and produce learning materials and resources as directed by the class teacher/tutor.
- Support students during on‑site and off‑site activities, ensuring safety through effective planning and risk assessment.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑professional team, maintaining strong communication with education, care, and therapy staff.
- Promote students’ physical, emotional, social, and moral development in line with organisational values.
What you will bring
- GCSE's Grade 4/C or above required
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs.
- Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Confident in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, consistent approach.
- Organised, proactive, and able to follow guidance while using initiative.
- Willing to learn, develop, and adapt to meet students’ needs.
About Us
Belmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 – 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.
We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.
Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress
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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