Flexible Bank Teaching Assistant – Autism Support

OFG Education; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

OFG Education invites applications for a Bank Teaching Assistant at Overton School in Ludlow. The role supports autistic students and those with additional communication and learning needs, with flexible hours and bank contract terms.

Start date December 2026. The position offers the chance to gain experience in a specialist education setting, working with teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates caring, patient and resilient traits.
• Experience or willingness to support autistic students and those with additional needs.
• Reliable and flexible team player with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom and during activities.
• Develop communication, social, emotional and independence skills.
• Build trusting relationships to help students thrive.
• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Promote wellbeing and personal development at all times.
• Celebrate student achievements, big or small.

Skills

Caring persona

Patience

Reliability

Teamwork

Experience in education or SEND

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

OFG Education invites applications for a Bank Teaching Assistant at Overton School in Ludlow. The role supports autistic students and those with additional communication and learning needs, with flexible hours and bank contract terms.

Start date December 2026. The position offers the chance to gain experience in a specialist education setting, working with teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver engaging learning experiences.