Special Needs Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support & Growth

Outcomes First Group; North End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to enhance

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance perks

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group’s Orchard Manor School in Downham Market is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5–16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and care staff to deliver high-quality pastoral and educational support in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will help implement individual support plans, support learning, and promote development of independence and communication skills while maintaining safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEND, autism or challenging behaviour settings.
• Passionate about supporting children with complex, high needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help learners access learning and meet individual goals.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Encourage students' social, emotional and personal development.
• Support students with communication, behaviour and independence skills.
• 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 safeguarding and wellbeing of all students.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Outcomes First Group’s Orchard Manor School in Downham Market is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5–16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and care staff to deliver high-quality pastoral and educational support in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will help implement individual support plans, support learning, and promote development of independence and communication skills while maintaining safeguarding