Teaching Assistants

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 or 32.5 hours per week on a term time basis (Monday to Friday).

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School in a period of rapid development.

Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children, rising to 233 in September 2026, children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated school team across all sites.

You will be required to work with a range of pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties, many of whom have challenging behaviours and are on the Autistic Spectrum.

Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion.

• Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets.
• Assist pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils in lessons and during structured activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable.

We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team. NB: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship.

The posts are permanent, 30 hours a week Monday to Friday, 8:50 am to 3:20 pm, or 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days). 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term time.

Salary dependent on Local Government continuous service.

Briarwood School is committed to providing equal opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children.

All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).