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Teaching & Learning Support Assistant (TLSA) – Tiffield Academy & Purple Oaks Academy. Both academies are part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), a large multi‑academy trust committed to providing high‑quality education across the region.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting children with ASD, SLD, and communication needs in both small‑group and one‑to‑one settings
Assisting the class teacher with delivering personalised learning programmes
Promoting emotional regulation, communication skills, and independence (key priorities at Purple Oaks)
Helping create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, external professionals, and parents
Supporting sensory‑based and specialist interventions (e.g., sensory rooms, calm rooms, therapy rooms -available at Tiffield Academy)
Requirements:
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, especially ASD and SLD
Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence
Can follow structured learning plans and behaviour strategies
Are eager to support communication needs, including non‑verbal pupils
Thrive in a highly collaborative, child‑centred environment
What we offer:
Opportunities to work within two high‑quality, specialist SEND academies
Supportive leadership and multi‑disciplinary teams
Ongoing CPD and development pathways
A chance to make a real impact on the lives of pupils with complex needs
Weekly pay & flexible working arrangements
A welcoming, inclusive environment where every staff member is valued