Teaching Assistant

at  Outcomes First Group

ABOUT US

Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.
This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

WHY JOIN ACORN EDUCATION?

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of young people with special education needs.
• Providing support for pupils within the classroom with the aim of supporting independence. Assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Providing specialist SEN, subject or other support to pupils.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The TA will:

• Establish and maintain individual relationships with pupils that are consistent, caring and understanding.
• Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding issues, concerns, or achievements of pupils.
• Contribute to half-termly pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
• Work one-to-one on specific programs (e.g. behavioural or literacy intervention) when required.
• Supervise of pupils going to and from class at transition times and when in need of time out.
• Work with pupils at break and lunch times in offering support and supervision with recreational activities.
• Present suitable personal standards of behaviour to pupils and act as an appropriate role model.