Teaching Assistant

Inspire. Support. Make a Real Difference.

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced Teaching Assistant on one to one basis to join the dedicated team at Wellow House School. This is a unique opportunity to support a KS3 autistic pupil within our beautiful mainstream independent school, set between Newark and Ollerton.

This rewarding role combines in-class support, individualised learning, and therapeutic interventions as part of her personalised and ambitious educational programme. The successful candidate will contribute directly to her academic progress, wellbeing, social development, and growing independence.

Full training in Speech and Language Therapy, Sensory Occupational Therapy, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) will be provided — making this an outstanding professional development opportunity.

About Wellow House.

Wellow House School is an independent school for 3 to 16-year-olds in Newark, Nottinghamshire. We pride ourselves on our thriving and happy school where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured. Our small class sizes allow our students to gain a personalised education and provide our staff with a more manageable workload.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Role and You

Contract Type: Part-time, Mon, Tue & Friday, 8:45pm and 4:30 pm, Term Time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: Immediate start available

About the Role: Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will provide:

• Build a positive, supportive relationship with the pupil and ensure her safety and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Provide both in-class support and focused 1:1 teaching (approx. 50%).
• Prepare and adapt resources to meet her personalised curriculum.
• Support core learning skills (reading, writing, numeracy) and behavioural/engagement strategies.
• Implement Speech & Language, OT, and ABA recommendations after training.
• Promote social interaction, inclusion, and tolerance of group learning.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, therapists, and external professionals as needed.
• Attend relevant meetings and maintain accurate understanding of her EHCP.
• Support extracurricular activities, trips, and two after-school sessions weekly.
• Provide agreed 1:1 support during parts of the Easter and Summer holiday clubs.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a proactive, resilient, and empathetic individual with:

• Minimum of two years’ experience working 1:1 with SEN pupils, particularly autistic children is an advantage
• Ability to absorb and implement therapeutic strategies with consistency and accuracy.
• Flexibility, openness to learning, and a willingness to adapt approaches to achieve the best outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4+.
• NVQ/RQF Level 3+ or similar (desirable).
• An understanding of attachment-informed practice (desirable).

Why Choose Us?

At Wellow House School, we’re dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Free lunch provided daily
• Refer-a-Friend scheme with financial reward
• Wellbeing and wellness programme
• Ongoing training and professional development — including SEN-specific training
• A collaborative, friendly, and supportive working environment

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If this sounds like the job for you, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to Wellow House School!

Wellow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.