Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:   Longdon Parkway, Burton, DE14 2WD
Hours:       40 hours per week | Mon, Wed - Fri 8:30am - 4pm, Tue 8:30am - 5pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to be based at our Longdon Parkway site in Burton. We’re expanding our dedicated team and searching for compassionate, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join us in transforming lives for students aged 14-19 years old.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff in a collaborative environment that values empathy, creativity, and personal growth.

What you will be doing

• Support teaching staff in preparing lessons and delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

• Work 1:1 and in small groups, guiding pupils through personalised learning plans.

• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour through patience, understanding, and consistency.

• Supervise and inspire pupils during classroom and outdoor activities, promoting independence and confidence.

• Build trusted relationships that make pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated.

• Create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

What you'll bring

• GCSE Grade C/5 in English & Maths required

• A positive, resilient attitude and genuine care for supporting young people with additional needs

• The confidence and adaptability to work both in the classroom and outdoors

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Driving Licence required

Please note as mentioned this will be based at our other site: Longdon Parkway, Burton, DE14 2WD

About Us

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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