Teaching Assistant Level 1

We are seeking a committed and attentive Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Working under the direction of teaching staff and other professionals, you will help pupils access learning, promote independence, and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for training and professional development across our family of special schools. Moorcroft School is a secondary school for students between 11 and 19 years old with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Some of the students may also have additional sensory or physical impairments or challenging behaviour. Moorcroft School pupils attend school at one of two specialist locations. Our main school site in Hillingdon or at the Eden Pinkwell Satellite based at Pinkwell School in Hayes. At Moorcroft we aim to provide the best possible education outcomes for our students. All our students have a personalised learning programme to help them achieve their best. We use this to adapt our curriculum to meet their individual needs. Moorcroft School is part of the Eden Academy Trust, a family of special schools working together within one Multi Academy Trust. Through careful and deliberate growth, the Trust has developed a community of schools that collaborate to integrate the best educational and therapeutic practices. Together, they create an organisation that places children at the heart of everything it does. A place where parents and carers can look to the future with optimism and confidence, and where staff feel their skills and careers are nurtured and developed like nowhere else. Safeguarding The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Diversity At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive. Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported. We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do. Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our