Part Time Teaching Assistant
19.5 hours Grade 2/3 Term Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to thrive and achieve their
potential? Newark Orchard School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative
Teaching Assistant to join our team 3 days per week, to meet the needs of the school.
We are a thriving special school committed to providing outstanding education for children and
young people aged 3-18 with a range of complex needs, including severe learning disabilities (SLD),
profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We take
a trauma-informed, relational approach to education, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued
and empowered to succeed. Our school is not just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community built
on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision of excellence. Our core values of compassion, inclusion
and high expectations underpin everything we do, creating an environment where everyone can
succeed.
We are looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant who enjoys working as part of a team to support
students with individual learning and development needs. You will need a qualification in teaching
and learning, or similar field, at Level 2 or above and experience or a strong interest in working with
children and young people with SEND. The ideal candidate will be committed to trauma-informed
practice, understanding how experiences shape behaviour and learning, can build positive
relationships with students, helping them feel confident and supported in their learning journey and
aligned with our school values.
More information and application forms can be found below and the closing date for applications is
Thursday 8th January 2026 at 10.00am. Interviews will take place on Friday 16th January 2026.