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# Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – Queenswood School
About the Role
Queenswood School in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is recruiting for a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join their educational team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting children and young people aged 11–19 who may have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, including:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Attachment disorder
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Pathological demand avoidance (PDA)
- Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
- Specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
- Autistic spectrum condition (ASC)
The ideal candidate will be versatile, resilient, and adaptable, prepared to support students across all key stages. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting pupils with their work
- Supporting pupil behaviour
- Establishing positive relationships
- Acting as a role model
- Addressing individual needs with care and consistency
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students in both academic and emotional development
- Ensure clarity in instructions and adapt teaching methods to diverse learning needs
- Maintain robust safeguarding practices and act as a trusted figure for vulnerable young people
- Contribute to creating a warm, nurturing learning environment
- Support staff in maintaining classroom discipline and positive behaviour management
- Engage with families to promote collaboration in supporting pupils
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Requirements
The role requires:
- A full UK driving licence (travel may be necessary off-site)
- Experience or a personal understanding of SEMH needs (preferred but not essential)
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- PDE-H (Protecting Dysfunctional & Emotionally Disturbed Learners) certification (training provided)
Essential safeguarding checks required before employment:
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
- Proof of two references includingAt least one from where you’ve worked with children or vulnerable adults (interview references may be requested)
Benefits
Our commitment to you includes:
- Paid enhanced DBS clearance for safety assurance
- Employee reward and discount schemes, including a blue light discount card
- Flexible working hours designed for career balance
- Fully comprehensive induction and ongoing career progression support
- Wellbeing support to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Cycle to work scheme to encourage an eco-friendly commute
- Availability and professional training to advance your education career
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About Queenswood School
Queenswood is a specialist independent school in a peaceful rural setting. Our mission is to unlock students’ potential through personalised support, helping them to develop lifelong skills, confidence, and a brighter future.
We are part of Aspris Children’s Services, offering contemporary training pathways and a supportive professional community. At Aspris, we honour our belief that every job provides growth opportunities, and we’re dedicated to your long-term success in education.
If you expect the best for your career path in learning support or teaching assistance, Queenswood School’s unwavering focus on safeguarding and individualised learning will ensure your impact is meaningful and transformative.
Applications are open to anyone able to commit to the aforementioned commitments. Referencing requirements are non-negotiable.
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