Catch22
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Company Description
Catch22 is a modern and progressive organisation where 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work across education, social justice, and rehabilitation, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career.
Our Catch22 Include schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for vulnerable young people—particularly those with complex challenges such as exclusions, social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), and special educational needs (SEN). We focus on helping 5–11-year-olds build social, behaviour, and academic skills to re-engage with education and progress safely.
Our experienced team delivers high-quality education, support, and rehabilitation to young people who have struggled in mainstream classrooms. By fostering partnerships with local authorities, parents, and external agencies, we create positive pathways into education and employment.
Join us and help shape the lives of our young learners.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will make a direct impact on the learning and development of vulnerable children who face significant challenges in engaging with education.
Within Catch22 Include schools, you will support young people aged 5–11 years—many of whom have previously been excluded or struggled in mainstream schools. By addressing behavioural and academic barriers early, we help learners progress successfully past the stage of exclusion.
You’ll work as part of a small, purposeful team, offering a personalised, high-support approach to education. Your role could be pivotal in the early improvement of challenging behaviour and academic development.
Would you like to join us? As a Teaching Assistant (LA Trained/CVA), your contribution will be vital in guiding our students towards academic success, emotional stability, and a brighter, more secure future.
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Contract & Salary
- Hours & Duration: 37 hours per week (over 39 weeks), pro rata, including 5 days of training outside of term time
- Salary Range: £25,500 – £27,183 FTE
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils by engaging in in-class and out-of-classroom interventions, helping them actively participate in social, behavioural, and academic activities.
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team to implement behaviour management strategies and build strong, supportive relationships with pupils who have high needs.
- Liaise with external agencies, ensuring every child’s holistic needs are effectively met.
- Assist in delivering dynamic, engaging lessons and helping to refine teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Provide SLT (Senior Leadership Team) and subject-specific support as required.
- Offer a personalised support system for pupils to remain engaged in learning consistently.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Preferred: Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or where an equivalent qualification is required by EHCP).
- Solid knowledge of staxutory equal opportunities policies, health and safeguarding of children guidelines (SEND & Lower End Semantic Needs, Semantic Mental Health—SEMH programmes).
- High expectations of student behaviour with clear strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
- Ability to motivate and encourage young people where appropriate.
- Willingness to adapt flexibly to the needs of small teams and confidence in independent working alongside full teacher support.
- Experience in working effectively with pupils with SEN, speech and language difficulties, EAL (English as an Additional Language), and other SEMH needs.
- Experience with education plans, includingBehavioural Education Plans, IPSEs, Individualised Vocational Programmes, and School Inclusion Panels.
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*Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience working with **children with extreme behavioural or learning needs.
- Understanding of past practice training frameworks and SEMH/SLD programmes used in specialised education settings.
- Good communication skills to build rapport with colleagues, parents, carers, and external professionals.
Benefits & Job Features
- Pension Scheme: with up to 4% matching employer contributions.
- Discounted Shopping Opportunities: exclusive deals for employees.
- Terms: Term-time-only, full time, and permanent contract (Education Department).
- Direct impact: Seeing the visible long-term benefits of your work; contributing to meaningful education and development journeys.
Application & Screening Process
- All offers are contingent on results of an enhanced DBS check and child protection screening.
- Please note Catch22 upholds rigorous safeguarding practices ensuring safeguarded working conditions and secure personal data handling.
**We value **diversity, equality, inclusivity, and promise an active work environment focused on your growth:
Candidates are encouraged to focus on their qualities, skills, and actionable experience in safeguarding and education.
Interviews: Applications are reviewed with progressive speed, with interviews arranged as candidates are selected on merit. Early applications are strongly encouraged!
Please apply today to make a difference in the lives of these young people.
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