Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Specialist School

OFG Education; Downham Market; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant at Orchard Manor School near Kings Lynn, Downham Market. This permanent role supports students with ASD and complex needs, working 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £24,619.20 per year.

Start: November 2026; UK applicants only; term-time options apply. You'll collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide high-quality education and pastoral support, helping students gain confidence and independence in an

Qualifications

• Experience working within education, SEND, autism or challenging behaviour settings.
• Passionate about supporting children with complex, high needs primary age learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, patient and positive under challenges.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable).
• Driving licence (Required).

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and achieve goals.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage students' social, emotional and personal development.
• Support students with communication, behaviour and independence skills.
• Help create stimulating learning environments and resources.
• Collaborate with education, care and therapy teams to provide consistent support.
• Contribute to individual support plans, risk assessments and progress records.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students.

Skills

Education experience

SEND experience

Autism experience

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

OFG Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant at Orchard Manor School near Kings Lynn, Downham Market. This permanent role supports students with ASD and complex needs, working 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £24,619.20 per year.

Start: November 2026; UK applicants only; term-time options apply. You'll collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide high-quality education and pastoral support, helping students gain confidence and independence in an