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Teaching Assistant Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £20,906.25 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 11 November 2025 Location: Lancashire, North West England Remote working: On-site only Company: Acorn Care and Education Job type: Permanent Job reference: 293482FAJ Apply for this job Summary At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. All applications must be completed IN FULL At Belmont Secondary School, we don’t just teach—we change lives. We’re on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant (Pupil Support Worker) with heart, resilience, and a passion for helping students shine—no matter the challenges they face. This is more than just a support role. This is about being the steady hand, the encouraging smile, and the person a young learner trusts to guide them through the good days (and the tougher ones too). About the Role As a Pupil Support Worker, you'll work side-by-side with teachers and pupils to build a calm, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where students can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll: Provide individual and small group support in lessons across a range of subjects Help implement tailored educational programmes and behaviour plans Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive relationships and self-belief Prepare learning materials and resources to bring lessons to life Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits and enrichment activities Occasionally support with transporting pupils (e.g. after detentions or school trips) Keep clear records of student progress and wellbeing, contributing to a holistic picture of each learner What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who: Has Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) Has a calm, patient and caring approach—especially in challenging moments Loves working with young people and is passionate about making learning accessible for everyone Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff alike Has experience working with secondary-age pupils (ideal but not essential) Can work as part of a team but is also confident taking initiative Believes in the potential of every student—and won’t give up on them About the School Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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. 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?​ We 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 the 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. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. *4-Day Working Week – enjoy a better work-life balance (terms and conditions apply) We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit , we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial once full staffing levels are achieved 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.