Teaching Assistant

Momenta Connect; Egginton CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Longdon Park School in Burton is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 14–19 with additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and practical life skills. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers to provide personalised assistance.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English/Maths, strong communication and teamwork, and a genuine passion for helping young people, including a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/Level 5 or above in English and Maths.
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to respond calmly to changing situations.
• A genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs reach their potential.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support based on individual needs and goals.
• Support engaging, practical and creative learning both in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and confident.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Help young people develop independence, resilience and essential life skills.
• Celebrate progress, however big or small, and motivate students to keep moving forward.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider professionals to provide consistent, personalised support.

Skills

Patient approach

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Passion for helping

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/5+)

Job description

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Longdon Parkway, Burton, DE14 2WD or Longdon Park School, Egginton, DE65 6GU.

Hours: 40 hours per week | Mon, Wed - Fri 8:30am - 4pm, Tue 8:30am - 5pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

Closing date: Tuesday, 8th September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About The Role

Join our team at Longdon Park in Burton as a Teaching Assistant and help young people aged 14–19 with additional needs build confidence, develop independence and prepare for life beyond school.

This is more than supporting learning in a classroom. You’ll be part of a dedicated team helping young people discover what they can achieve, develop practical life skills and overcome barriers that may have previously held them back.

Whether you’re supporting a student through a challenging moment, celebrating a breakthrough or helping them master a new skill, your support can make a lasting difference.

Please note: You may be required to work across either of our sites: Longdon Park, DE65 6GU or Longdon Parkway, DE14 2WD.

What you will be doing

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support based on individual needs and goals.
• Support engaging, practical and creative learning both in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and confident.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Help young people develop independence, resilience and essential life skills.
• Celebrate progress, however big or small, and motivate students to keep moving forward.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider professionals to provide consistent, personalised support.

What you'll bring

You don’t need to have worked in a specialist setting before. What matters most is your attitude, resilience and genuine desire to help young people succeed.

• GCSE Grade C/Level 5 or above in English and Maths.
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to respond calmly to changing situations.
• A genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs reach their potential.
• A full UK driving licence.

About Us

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for pupils 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: Egginton supporting pupils aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.

Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every pupil 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 pupil'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.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 sixth year running.

Why Join Us

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

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

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.