Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Papworth Hall School in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning needs. You will mentor and guide pupils, work with teachers, and create a calm, inclusive classroom where every pupil can thrive.

You'll build positive relationships, encourage independence and resilience, and contribute to emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. This role offers rewarding daily impact and opportunities to grow within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Resilient, calm and confident when faced with challenges.
• Adaptable and creative in your approach to supporting learning.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and reach their potential.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and engaged.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver creative and engaging learning activities.
• Encouraging independence, resilience and social development.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
• Creating a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrating achievements and helping pupils recognise their own progress.

Job description

Be the reason a child starts believing in themselves. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll be a mentor, role model and trusted adult, providing the encouragement, structure and guidance that helps young people thrive both academically and personally. Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive wider team, you'll help create a positive, engaging learning environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and able to succeed. No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to make a genuine difference in a young person's life.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and reach their potential
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and engaged
• Working alongside teachers to deliver creative and engaging learning activities
• Encouraging independence, resilience and social development
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour strategies
• Creating a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Celebrating achievements and helping pupils recognise their own progress
  Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a background in education, care, youth work, childcare, coaching or support services, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about making a difference.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with young people
• Resilient, calm and confident when faced with challenges
• Adaptable and creative in your approach to supporting learning
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
  Papworth Hall School is in the picturesque village in Cambridgeshire. It is within close proximity to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our new specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs and has the capacity for 30 students.
• For over 19 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
• We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• + Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• + Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• + Critical illness cover
• + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support