Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their new school in Bristol. This role involves supporting the class teacher in delivering high-quality education to students with complex needs, including those on the autistic spectrum. You'll help create an engaging learning environment and implement education policies while collaborating with a multi-professional team. With a commitment to student wellbeing and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers exceptional rewards, including participation in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week Trial

Refer a Friend Bonus

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with complex needs.
• Ability to implement educational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality education.
• Organize resources and create a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Educational Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – £20,906.25 per year, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Our New Acorn School, Avonside School in Bristol, will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open August 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher/tutor to:
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality education for all students
• Implement all relevant education policies and procedures
• Organise the classroom, resources, student groupings, and displays to provide a stimulating learning environment for students with autistic spectrum disorder
• Write, update, implement, and evaluate documentation related to individual students
• Provide relevant and appropriate support to students
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students
• Ensure equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently
• Collaborate with the class teacher/tutor to plan and ensure student safety, in line with risk assessments, both on and off-site
• Create effective teaching aids and resources as requested by the class teacher/tutor
• Contribute to the school’s multi-professional team, fostering good working relationships with colleagues

Exceptional Rewards Package

• Participation in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, potentially working one day less per week
• Refer a Friend and earn £1000
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover
• Various discounts valid in the UK and abroad
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, part of Outcomes First Group, committed to delivering measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We prioritize the wellbeing of pupils and are committed to safeguarding. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

*The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) will be implemented once the school has a full staff team. This is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.