Teaching Assistant

Are you ready to make a real difference in young lives, every single day? We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our small, dynamic team in a truly unique school setting. Based within a specialist hospital for young people aged 13–18 with eating disorders, our school provides a safe, supportive and inspiring educational environment during a critical time in their recovery journey. A One-of-a-Kind Opportunity This isn’t your typical classroom role. You’ll be joining a close-knit team of subject specialists who work hand-in-hand with clinical staff to support and educate a small cohort of students. It’s a role that combines creativity, flexibility, empathy, and above all, a deep desire to see young people thrive. Cotswold Spa Hospital School is looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our outstanding and happy teaching team. We are proposing a 30 hour working week, spread across Monday-Friday. The suggested working hours are 9am-3:15pm, inclusive of breaks. However, there may be some flexibility with this for the right candidate. This is a remarkable opportunity to make an enormous difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be supporting the teaching of one-to-one or small groups of students to maintain or catch up with their studies while receiving inpatient treatment. As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support teachers in the planning and delivery of engaging, accessible lessons • Prepare classroom materials and help create a calm, structured environment • Offer one-to-one or small group support, tailoring learning to individual needs • Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage both academic and emotional growth • Help students develop social skills, confidence, and resilience • Be able to empathise and engage easily with young people, offering appropriate and professional support at all times • Facilitate school trips (advantage if able to drive the work vehicle),