19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Single Status

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsibilities include assisting teachers in curriculum delivery, preparing resources and providing lunchtime supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate an understanding of children with special needs. Candidates with experience or qualifications in supporting communication and/or behavioural difficulties will be well placed to apply, although those with other qualifications / experience may also be considered.

Applications are particularly welcome from graduates or those with successful experience of further / higher education who are interested in a longer-term career in teaching

What the school offers its staff

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

Please email the office at torfieldoffice@tasmat.org.uk for an application pack.

Previous applicants need not re-apply. We do not accept CVs

For further information or an informal discussion please contact the school office.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 16th March 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Torfield School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
School size
102 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Torfield School website
Email address
kquinnell@tasmat.org.uk
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torfield-school

Torfield School is a successful special academy for primary aged young people with autism, communication and associated learning difficulties.

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