Provision Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider for neurodivergent youth in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to help children with special educational needs (SEND). Responsibilities include supporting assessments, observing pupil progress, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate should have minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs, including English, and a passion for supporting children. The organization emphasizes a positive work/life balance and offers various benefits, including mental health support and a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEND is crucial.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of universal provision across the school.
• Assist with assessments and observe pupils' engagement.
• Contribute to evaluating pupil outcomes and maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Support for pupils with SEND

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs including English (Grade 4/C or above)

Relevant further/higher education (e.g. Health & Social Care, Education)

Job description

In this exciting role, you will work under the guidance of the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to the delivery of inclusive provision, carry out observations and assessments, and support children and young people in accessing the interventions they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of universal provision across the school
• Assist with assessments (e.g., Visual Stress, SDQs)
• Observe pupils and report on engagement and progress
• Support individual or group interventions
• Contribute to evaluating pupil outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality
• Prepare and maintain resources for sessions
• Share updates and strategies with staff
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Relevant further/higher education (e.g. Health & Social Care, Education)
• Strong communication and record‑keeping skills
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEND
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally

Desirable

• Experience in a school or SEND setting
• Knowledge of assessment tools and evidence‑based interventions

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

About the School

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, all of whom have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi‑formal. Our complex‑needs pupils are on the Semi‑Formal Pathway, which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of day and residential pupils, with 8 co‑located pupil homes on our 30‑acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm, play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms. For over 19 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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. In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the sixth year running.

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, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW – and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Benefits

• 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
• Market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds 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