ABOUT US

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable pupils across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

WHY JOIN ACORN EDUCATION?

Wee place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.

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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UK APPLICANTS ONLY. THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

As part of our continued development, we are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit and supportive team at Smallbrook School, located in Shrewsbury.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with a range of complex needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work primarily on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils who require high levels of support due to a combination of social, emotional, communication, and learning challenges. These may include:

• Speech and sound disorders
• Expressive and receptive language difficulties
• Attention and concentration difficulties
• Work avoidance behaviours and episodes of challenging behaviour

While the role is predominantly based in the classroom, it also involves supporting families and engaging with external professionals involved in the pupil’s care, including:

• Social Workers
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Educational Psychologists
• Early Intervention and Social Communication Disorder Assessment Teams

At times, your work may take place outside of the traditional classroom environment, depending on the needs of the student.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1:1 learning and emotional support to a designated pupil
• Foster a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, families, and external agencies
• Contribute to the pupil’s individual learning plan and help monitor progress
• Encourage engagement in learning through tailored, child-centred approaches
• Uphold the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at all times
• Support the day-to-day organisation of the school, including administrative duties where required
• Take on specific responsibilities as part of the school’s development and improvement plans