Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:  Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR
Salary:      £23,415.00 per annum / £14.00 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to join the amazing team at Ashley Park School.

About the Role

At Ashley Park School, we’re seeking dedicated, compassionate Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a difference. In this rewarding role, you’ll support pupils with additional needs to access learning, build independence, and flourish within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you’ll help deliver high-quality education and care, ensuring every pupil feels supported, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support class teachers to deliver engaging lessons for all students.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access the curriculum.

• Promote pupils’ educational, emotional, and physical development.

• Assist with planning, implementation, and review of individual support plans.

• Help organise classrooms, resources, and learning materials.

• Encourage positive behaviour, self-regulation, and social skills.

• Ensure student safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding and risk assessment procedures.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, care staff, families, and other professionals.

• Maintain accurate records and keep up to date with best practices.

This is an ideal role for someone caring, organised, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs.

About You

You will have:

• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable)

• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required (essential)

• Completion of relevant induction training on commencement (essential)

• A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

About Us

Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 pupils.

We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each pupil’s unique needs and abilities are met.

Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.

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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