Outreach Teaching Assistant

Bankside School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Worcester is seeking an Outreach Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will provide tailored educational assistance, working with teachers to ensure students receive the individualized support necessary for success, outside of traditional classroom settings.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or SEN setting is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Proactive and compassionate individual.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering tailored education in outreach settings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining student documentation like IEPs and BSPs.
• Promote pupils' development and ensure a supportive learning experience.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Compassion

Education

Experience in educational or SEN setting

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and close-knit team at Bankside School, part of Options Autism.

This is a rewarding and varied role ideal for someone with a passion for supporting children and young people with autism and complex needs. You will play a vital part in delivering high-quality education support outside of the traditional classroom, helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them.

About the Role

As our new Outreach Teaching Assistant, you will help deliver tailored education support in line with company policies and the standards set by relevant regulatory bodies. Working closely with teaching staff and tutors, you will ensure that students receive the individualised support they need to succeed—wherever that learning may take place.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers/tutors in delivering high-quality education to pupils in an outreach setting
• Provide tailored, appropriate assistance to students on an individual or group basis
• Promote pupils’ physical, educational, and moral development in line with school policy
• Assist in organising outreach resources, equipment, and learning environments
• Help develop, implement, and review student documentation such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Profiles (BSPs), and Risk Assessments
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and materials
• Contribute to a stimulating, structured, and supportive learning experience for pupils with autism spectrum conditions

Who are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, compassionate, and flexible, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs. Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience working in an educational or SEN setting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in recording and reporting information accurately
• A Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for outreach work)

About Us

Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit