Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent residential special educational needs school as a Teaching Assistant in Halesworth. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils' education and care, contributing to their independence and welfare. Enjoy benefits like life assurance and a flexible benefits platform while working in a supportive team focused on student success.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain caring relationships with pupils.
• Liaise with colleagues regarding pupils’ issues.
• Support pupils during break and lunch times.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Salary: £18,955 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 34 hours per week; Monday & Tuesday 8.15 - 4pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8.15 - 3.30pm, Friday 8.15 - 2.45pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our close-knit team at Bramfield House School in Suffolk.

About The Role

To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the education and care of young people with special education needs. Provide support within the classroom to promote independence, assist the teacher with curriculum delivery, and offer specialist SEN, subject, or other support to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain caring, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding pupils’ issues, concerns, or achievements.
• Contribute to pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
• Work one-to-one on specific programs (e.g., behavioural or literacy intervention).
• Supervise pupils during transitions and when they need time out.
• Support pupils during break and lunch times with recreational activities.
• Present appropriate behaviour standards and act as a role model.

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7–16 with social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. We are part of Outcomes First Group, committed to providing high-quality education and care, with a supportive, innovative team and excellent facilities.

This opportunity is in Halesworth, within commuting distance of Lowestoft, Diss, and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible benefits platform including health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, cycle to work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting a healthy work/life balance. This is subject to successful probation completion and is not a contractual benefit.

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