Teaching Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic forward-thinking Teaching Assistant who wants to continue to develop their career, skills and knowledge
Job details
Location
Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary
£20,690.56 - £21,321.64 (actual) per annum FTE £23,278 to £23,988
Hours of work
Permanent contract, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday; Term time plus 1 week during the school closure period.
Contract
Permanent
Closing date
September 22, 2025
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £20,690.56 – £21,321.64 (actual) per annum FTE £23,278 to £23,988
Working pattern: Permanent contract, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday; Term time plus 1 week during the school closure period (total working weeks 40 weeks per annum)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working within an enthusiastic and highly skilled team working closely with Teachers and Therapists. If you believe you are an outstanding Teaching Assistant who would enjoy working with our friendly and supportive team and would help our pupils to achieve their full potential, this role may be just what you are looking for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide learning support tailored to pupils’ speech and language needs.
- Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, and classroom preparation.
- Help manage and model positive behavior to create a nurturing environment.
- Assist pupils in developing social and communication skills both in and outside the classroom.
- Support personal care needs and carry out therapy programs guided by therapists.
What we are looking for:
- GCSE level numeracy and literacy (Grade C or above).
- A passion for supporting children with complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude.
- Understanding of child development and barriers to learning (training provided).
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.
How to Apply
Have a look at our application pack to find out more about this opportunity and the difference you can make to children’s lives.
To apply, please send your completed application form to Catherine Ingram at catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk by 9am on Monday, 22nd September 2025
For informal inquiries, contact Ben Norman, Deputy Principal, at ben.norman@dawnhouse.org.uk or 01623 795361.
Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Find out what this means here
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy