Teaching Assistant

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Role:        Teaching Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary:     £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Requirement: All candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant at Jubilee School, you’ll play a key role in helping our pupils grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. You’ll support classroom learning, lead small groups, provide 1:1 guidance, and make every day engaging, purposeful, and fun.

What You’ll Do

• Support teachers to deliver hands-on, inspiring lessons

• Lead small groups and provide tailored 1:1 support to meet each pupil’s needs

• Encourage confidence, independence, and curiosity in every pupil

• Work across indoor and outdoor settings, helping learning come alive

• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to enhance pupils’ wellbeing and progress

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Caring, patient, and adaptable

• Experienced working with children or holding GCSEs in English and Maths

• Comfortable supporting pupils in a variety of learning environments

• A Full UK Driving Licence holder

• A team player ready to contribute to a positive, collaborative school culture

At Jubilee School, every day is rewarding, every achievement is celebrated, and every pupil’s potential is championed. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team, helping pupils achieve more than they ever imagined.

If you’re ready to inspire, empower, and make a difference, we want to hear from you — apply today!

About Us

Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future. With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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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