Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading organization in special education seeks a Teaching Assistant for Castle Garden School in Guildford. The role involves supporting pupils with autism aged 5-11, promoting their educational success, and fostering a nurturing environment. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and unique benefits like a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Ready to work in various classroom roles, indoors and outdoors.
• Must have a caring approach and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing learning materials and running classroom activities.
• Support pupils' emotional and physical needs.
• Help pupils maximize their educational potential.

Skills

Adaptability

Caring approach

Teamwork

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Details

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Salary: GBP22,300.00 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Location: Castle Garden School, Guildford

Eligibility

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils' lives. Join a supportive team creating nurturing environments where pupils achieve more than expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll connect with pupils, helping them maximize their educational potential. You'll assist in preparing learning materials, running classroom activities, and supporting pupils' emotional and physical needs.

Every day will be different, with support and guidance to help you grow in your career.

Candidate Profile

We seek adaptable individuals ready to work in various classroom roles, indoors and outdoors, based on individual needs. A caring approach and teamwork are essential.

About Us

Castle Garden School is a new independent specialist school for pupils with autism aged 5-11. Part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, we focus on providing tailored education to help pupils reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, family support, and more)

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance. We may close the vacancy early if we receive many applications.

You'll work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not contractual.