Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Branston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits (Vista)

Health & insurance discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group’s Longdon Park School in Derbyshire invites applications for a Teaching Assistant role supporting autistic students. You’ll join a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team delivering personalised learning to help students build confidence and independence.

The school operates across two specialist sites and offers a therapeutic, inclusive approach to learning. Applicants should be prepared for transport considerations and committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom to access learning and achieve their individual goals
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students develop confidence and independence
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences
• Supporting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with education, care and family teams to ensure consistent support
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and encourage students to develop self-control and resilience
• Patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging situations positively
• Empathetic and nurturing, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in supporting students with additional needs and/or complex behaviours
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Job description

At our specialist school, no two days are the same. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping autistic students build confidence, develop independence, and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. This is much more than a classroom support role. You'll be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that works together to create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every student can thrive both academically and personally. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in care, support work or SEND environments, or you're looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing

• Supporting students in the classroom to access learning and achieve their individual goals


• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students develop confidence and independence


• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences


• Supporting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development


• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment


• Working collaboratively with education, care and family teams to ensure consistent support


• Helping to manage behaviour positively and encourage students to develop self-control and resilience
  Passionate about supporting autistic students to achieve their full potential


• Patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging situations positively


• Empathetic and nurturing, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing


• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues


• Organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Experienced in supporting students with additional needs and/or complex behaviours


• Committed to continuous professional development


• Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
  Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Longdon Park School in Egginton, Derby supporting students aged 7-14 and Longdon Parkway in Branston, Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14-19. Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every student to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond. We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life. Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
We place students 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 students 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