Vacancies at TLC The Learning Centre
We are an independent Special Educational Needs and alternative school that is dedicated to providing the best possible education and care for our learners. We believe that every learner has unique abilities and potential, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where they can thrive.
Our team is made up of dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our learners. We offer a variety of opportunities for career growth, and we are always looking for individuals who share our passion for helping learners reach their full potential. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
Our Salary and Benefits Package
At our school, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. We are committed to providing not only a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. From paid sickness days to wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for growth, we’ve tailored our benefits to nurture a fulfilling work-life balance. Discover the full range of rewards we offer to make your journey with us both enriching and rewarding.
Current Vacancies
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant/HLTA to join TLC The Learning Centre.
TLC is an independent day school for children and young people with SEN including social communication, speech and language, cognition and learning, SEMH and physical and sensory needs.   The school is part of Melrose Education Limited.
We are looking for an outstanding education support practitioner with relevant SEND experience. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, clear communication skills and can focus upon the needs of all of our learners.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate our learners in sometimes challenging situations.   Ideally, the successful applicant will have a relevant supporting teaching and learning qualification, or be prepared to study.
TLC and Melrose Education are committed to staff wellbeing. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a wide-range of personal and professional development opportunities.
We are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every learner and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.  Please note, references, safeguarding declarations, and social media checks will be secured before interview.
The successful applicant would be required to start employment by end of January.
Applications will close on 10th January. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
To find out more please contact Helen Dyer on 01689 824463 / h.dyer@tlcthelearningcentre.co.uk
If you are interested in applying for one of our current vacancies, please download our application form.
Current and Future Opportunities
We are always looking for passionate Teachers, Tutors, Instructors and Learning Support professionals to join our friendly team. We offer full training packages for successful candidates, therefore, experience and/or qualifications are not essential. If you would like to register your interest for current or future opportunities, please submit your details below.
Staff Development Case Studies
We are absolutely committed to supporting our staff to achieve their career progression goals and aspirations and are pleased to share some of their success stories here.
Ellie - Teaching Assistant and Mental Health First Aider
My journey as a Teaching Assistant at TLC has been truly amazing. From my very first day, I knew I was joining something special. Meeting the learners and staff made it clear that this was a place where everyone is dedicated to making a positive difference.
The supportive environment at TLC, combined with the variety of resources available, allows us to focus on each learner’s individual needs. The dynamic team of staff shares a common goal: to equip our learners with the academic and emotional skills they need to thrive. Seeing them grow, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding parts of my role.
TLC is also deeply committed to staff development. Joining the school reignited my passion for learning and inspired me to start studying for a degree. This term, I’ve also taken on teaching ASDAN Animal Care, which has been a fantastic new challenge that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Staff are truly recognised and valued for their unique strengths, which has helped me grow in confidence and feel more capable in my role.
These opportunities for growth not only help us develop our skills but also enable us to provide even better support for our learners. It’s a place where both staff and learners are encouraged to reach their full potential, and I’m so proud to be part of the TLC team.
Shelley
I started my career path working for a national newspaper which was fun and enjoying. After having my children, I decided that I wanted to be there for them and took a position within a main stream secondary school which was eye opening and made me realise that many children have difficulties in their lives outside of school. I found this upsetting so I took it upon myself to be there for them; to be their listening ear. I found that children would come to more just to offload which was rewarding in itself, but seeing them achieve their own personal goals was even better.
Just before lockdown, and after training to be a Teaching Assistant, I took a position at TLC where I was working on a 1-2-1 basis with a looked after child. The role was both challenging and rewarding. After Covid, we all returned back to the classrooms which was wonderful. After TLC became part of the Melrose Education Group, I was given the opportunity to study for a diploma in counselling which was a great opportunity and achievement for me! I really like working with the learners and seeing them smiling when they have achieved the qualifications they need to enable them to move forward to the next chapter. I truly believe that “every child matters”, and the fact I am able to help them along the way is just a great feeling.
Leanne
Through my role as a TA I have worked in many schools. TLC for me has totally blown my mind with the amount of care and compassion from each member of staff and how much the children strive to do well and succeed in all they do.
TLC is a school where the children are at the heart of everything we do. We are here to give these amazing young learners experiences and confidence.
TLC is not only a school but somewhere for these young learners to feel safe and understood. TLC gives them experiences that will stick with them as they grow and develop into adults. Working at TLC is such a rewarding job. Every day is different as we form relationships, make young learners smile, and support them to learn effectively in their own incredible way. I love being part of TLC and that I get to work with amazing staff and young learners in a creative and supportive learning environment.
