Teaching Assistant / Tutor

About the role

Redbourn Park is growing quickly and we're seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join our driven and energetic team. Working in small groups of just 4-6 students, you'll play a vital role in supporting our children's educational journey. Our teaching follows a primary style across all age groups, with 1-2 Teaching Assistants per class working alongside teachers and specialist therapeutic staff. While we focus on meeting individual needs, we maintain high aspirations for every child, delivering the full national curriculum in an adapted, supportive way.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a close-knit team, working with approximately 12 students and 8-10 staff on site. This excellent staff-to-student ratio allows you to build meaningful relationships with our students and provide the individual attention they need to thrive.

Our students have autism as their primary need, alongside other complex needs. They are capable learners who have often experienced difficulties in previous educational settings. You'll support students with anxiety and demand avoidance, making a real difference in helping them rebuild their confidence and love for learning. Every child's journey is unique, and your role will be crucial in providing the care, understanding, and support they need.

Since opening in 2021, we've expanded to a second site, with exciting plans for a third location. As we grow from our current 24 students to around 40, there will be excellent opportunities for career development, including potential progression to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or other specialised roles.

What makes this role special:

• Small group working - really get to know your students

• Supportive team environment

• Comprehensive training provided

• Opportunity to work with therapeutic specialists

• Clear career progression pathways

• Chance to make a genuine difference

The ideal teaching assistant will have:

• A caring and empathetic nature

• Patience and understanding

• Good communication skills

• Interest in special education

• Desire to learn and develop

• Commitment to supporting children's development

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants

• Those new to education but with relevant life experience

• People with a background in care or support work

• Those interested in developing a career in SEN

• Apprentice Teaching Assistants

Development Opportunities:

• Regular in-house training

• Experience working with therapeutic professionals

• Potential progression to HLTA

• Opportunity to specialize in SEN

• Growing school with increasing opportunities

What really makes a successful TA at Redbourn Park is being genuine, empathetic, and having a real passion for supporting young people. Your personality and approach are just as important as your experience.

Working hours are: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm each weekday during term time

Vacancies available at all locations

As we are a multi-site location a driving licence is desirable, but not essential.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Redbourn Park is unreservedly committed to the protection and welfare of all pupils. We believe that all children and young people have the right to feel safe, listened to, and respected, and to be protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Our specialist organisation exists to support pupils with complex needs—including autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties—who require a safe, consistent environment to regulate, learn, and succeed.

This commitment is paramount, underpins all of our work, and applies to every individual, regardless of their role, who works at or on behalf of Redbourn Park. Everyone is expected to share this responsibility and to adhere to our policies and procedures rigorously.Commitment to Best Practice

Redbourn Park operates in line with national legislation and statutory guidance on safeguarding children in the UK, including [Insert specific legislation/guidance, e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)].

Our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here: [Insert direct link to Redbourn Park’s full policy].

We commit to providing regular, mandatory training for all staff on safeguarding, child protection, and specific topics relevant to our pupils, such as trauma-informed practice and managing complex needs.

Safer Recruitment Expectations

Redbourn Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safer recruitment process ensures that all individuals appointed to work with our pupils are suitable.

Vetting and Background Checks: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a check of the barred list. We will also perform mandatory checks against relevant professional bodies and prohibition from teaching/management lists.

References: We require a minimum of two satisfactory professional references, one of which must be from the applicant’s current or most recent employer. References will be sought prior to interview and will include specific questions regarding the candidate's suitability to work with children.

Gaps in Employment & Full Employment History: All candidates are required to provide a full and chronological employment history. Any gaps in employment must be fully accounted for and explained.

Right to Work: Identity and right-to-work checks will be conducted in accordance with UK legal requirements.

Interview Process: Interview panels will include at least one person who has successfully completed safer recruitment training. All candidates will be asked safeguarding-related questions to explore their understanding and commitment to child protection.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and this position may close ahead of the scheduled date once a qualified candidate is identified.