What skills and experience we're looking for
• You need to be patient, compassionate, kind-hearted, open-minded, and creative, because every student is unique and so are the ways you’ll help them learn whilst ensuring every pupil feels like they belong.
• Practical experience of working with children or young people. If you’ve worked with kids who have additional needs or disabilities, you’re basically our superhero in disguise.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• You’ll be adaptable, and have the ability to work flexibly with all ages and a range of needs (with full training), understanding that no two days are the same
• Reliability, great organisational skills, and the ability to juggle. Not just balls or flaming torches (unless you’re into that!), but multiple tasks at once with the kind of grace only a true multitasker has.
• The ability to stay calm and collected in high-pressure situations - some days can be challenging but you can bounce back when things are tricky.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young adults with complex learning needs and the patience of a saint (or at least the patience of someone who’s had their fair share of ‘fascinating’ classroom moments!).
What the school offers its staff
• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• It’s a job with heart - We’re not just about education in our small classes, we’re about building confidence, spreading joy, and creating meaningful connections that will stay with you for life.
• We’re an amazing team who are all in it together and we’ve got your back during the good, the bad, and the “Did that really just happen?” moments.
• Comprehensive support, induction and training package; as well as professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!
Every day is a new chapter, you’ll get to see the difference you make in real-time, and trust us, the rewards will be beyond what you expect. Become part of the next stage of our journey, by contactinghr@deltaeducationtrust.com
Further details about the role
Teaching Assistant - Grade 6 £25,183-£26,409 pro rata for term time, part time hours e.g. actual salary for 30.75hrs term time only £18,051-£18,930. Plus generous pension and sick pay scheme.
30.75 per week, (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.50am-15.35pm and Weds 8.50 – 16.20)
Part time hours also available (part week), or Part time hours of 8.50am until 13.00pm or 14.00pm.
At Wyvern Academy, part of the Delta Education Trust, we specialise in making magic happen every day, okay, maybe not actual magic, but you get the idea! We’re passionate about creating an environment where every child, regardless of their challenges, can shine.
We specialise in supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 years with learning difficulties, including autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs
Forget capes, we’re looking for Teaching Assistants with a superpower for kindness, patience, problem-solving and those who are ready to make a lasting impact. This isn’t your ordinary job…You’ll be making a real difference, one smile at a time. If you’re looking for a role that challenges, rewards, and fills you with purpose in a world where every day is unique and every moment counts, this could be the role for you!
Wyvern Academy’s vision is to provide a bespoke education tailored to each pupil, delivered in a creative and nurturing environment, inspiring all who work and learn with us to develop their full potential. Working in partnership with families, we aim for all children and young people to flourish and to lead as full, interesting and independent lives as possible, leaving Wyvern with a strong sense of who they are and where they belong in the world.
Role Overview:As a Teaching Assistant, you will be a key figure in the lives of our incredible pupils, supporting them in their learning journey and helping them achieve milestones they might have never thought possible. From helping them develop social and communication skills to providing personal care and assistance, you’ll have a front-row seat to some of the most rewarding moments imaginable.
You’ll be a key part of the classroom team, and a calming presence in moments of emotional turbulence (because let’s face it, the classroom can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster). You’ll be the glue that holds everything together, the calm in the storm, the person who can help our pupils navigate their school day.
Key Responsibilities:
• Be the superhero pupils need in the classroom, helping them access learning in their own unique way
• Help deliver personalised learning that makes sense for each pupil—because no two pupils are the same (and that’s where the fun begins!).
• Play an active role in the development of pupils’ emotional, social, and physical skills, empowering them to grow in confidence and independence.
• Build trust and create a safe, supportive environment where pupils feel confident to explore, learn, and grow.
• Use your organisational skills to manage the day-to-day needs of pupils and keep things running smoothly.
• You’ll be there for those breakthrough moments when pupils achieve something they’ve been working toward—no matter how big or small. Every win is a win!
• You’ll collaborate with teachers, learning support assistants and other amazing team members to ensure every pupil’s needs are met with care and creativity.
• Provide support where needed with dignity and compassion (don’t worry, we’ll give you the tools and training to feel confident).
• Bring the fun whether it’s through sensory activities, play, or music, you’ll help bring the joy and make each day feel like an adventure.
Every day is a new chapter, you’ll get to see the difference you make in real-time, and trust us, the rewards will be beyond what you expect. Become part of the next stage of our journey, by contactinghr@deltaeducationtrust.com
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Dave on 01305 817917 to arrange an appointment.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.