Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Downham Market; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant at Orchard Manor School near Kings Lynn, Downham Market. This permanent role supports students with ASD and complex needs, working 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £24,619.20 per year.

Start: November 2026; UK applicants only; term-time options apply. You'll collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide high-quality education and pastoral support, helping students gain confidence and independence in an

Qualifications

• Experience working within education, SEND, autism or challenging behaviour settings.
• Passionate about supporting children with complex, high needs primary age learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, patient and positive under challenges.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable).
• Driving licence (Required).

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and achieve goals.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage students' social, emotional and personal development.
• Support students with communication, behaviour and independence skills.
• Help 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 safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students.

Skills

Education experience

SEND experience

Autism experience

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Orchard Manor School

• Near Kings Lynn
• Permanent

Salary: £24,619.20 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Orchard Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to support students with additional needs?

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist education team, supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated learning and communication needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping students grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes both in and outside the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide high-quality educational and pastoral support. You will help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encouraging students' social, emotional and personal development.
• Supporting students with communication, behaviour and independence skills.
• Helping to create stimulating learning environments and resources.
• Working collaboratively with education, care and therapy teams to provide consistent support.
• Contributing to individual support plans, risk assessments and progress records.
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all students

What you will bring

• Experience working within education, SEND, autism or challenging behaviour settings.
• Is passionate about supporting children with complex, high needs primary age learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can remain calm, patient and positive when faced with challenges.
• Is able to build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.
• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable).
• Driving licence (Required).

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Orchard Manor School, is a brand-new specialist school opening near Kings Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 students aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Orchard Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on-site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.

At Orchard Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

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.

Why Join Us?

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

Wherever you work - whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings - you'll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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