Teaching Assistant

Iffley Academy has been Judged as Outstanding in 2015, 2019 and 2024 the Academy meets the needs of students with a range of SEND, including Cognition and Learning Needs.

If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary.

About the Role

Day-to-day, you will be responsible for helping with the educational and social development of pupils. As well as implementing Termly Outcome Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans, we will rely on you to provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to develop their social and independence skills and fully participate in activities.

Working with other professionals like speech therapists and occupational therapists, when required, will be important too, as will helping to monitor students’ progress and maintain accurate records. Put simply, this rewarding role involves setting appropriate boundaries for children, supporting them with their education and liaising with their families to get the best possible outcomes.

About You

To succeed, you will need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a good understanding of autism and complex barriers to learning, coupled with a resilient and instinctive approach to meeting pupils’ needs. You will also need Level 2 GCSE or equivalent in mathematics and English, or suitable equivalent experience. The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities is essential too, as are good organisational and interpersonal skills and proficiency using ICT to support learning. Happy to undertake the physical management of pupils (following appropriate training), you’re also willing to complete First Aid training, attend to pupils’ medical, first aid and personal needs and play an active role in the support of PE lessons.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

• Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026

• Interviews to be held week commencing: 7th September 2026

For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.

At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at recruitment@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.