SEN Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school as a SEN Teaching Assistant dedicated to supporting pupils with complex needs. Benefit from a progressive 4-Day Working Week trial, offering better work-life balance while maintaining full pay. Enjoy a rewarding environment where your contributions make real differences to students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Mental health and physical health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Caring approach to support diverse learning needs.
• Ability to work in varying environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Experience in running classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing learning materials and classroom activities.
• Support pupils' emotional and physical needs.
• Guide pupils' individual learning journeys.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Details

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Salary: GBP22,300.00 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils' lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the pupils we care for, helping to ensure they get the best from their education. Each individual has varied and complex needs and so much potential - they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with hands-on experience and some supervision. You will also take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting their development and engagement.

Every day will be different, but you will have support, skills, and guidance to help you succeed and grow in your career.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful applicant will be adaptable, ready to work in various classroom roles, both indoors and outside, according to individual needs. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may run classroom activities, lead outdoor experiences, or supervise pupils exploring further afield. Our schools are built on teamwork and mutual support.

About Us

Papworth Hall School is located in Cambridgeshire, near Huntingdon and Cambridge. It caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism, and emotional and learning needs, with a capacity of 30 students.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to pupils and adults with autism and related needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important, so we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' mental health and physical health support

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose from benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We may close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.