Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to raise

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant at Bramfield House School in Suffolk. You will support students with learning, wellbeing and personal development, helping them build confidence in a calm, inclusive classroom.

Working one-to-one, in small groups, or with activities, you’ll contribute to engaging learning experiences alongside dedicated staff and professionals, promoting independence and positive behaviours.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or support services.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable to individual needs.
• Able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in others.
• Calm and consistent when faced with challenges.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• A Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Supporting students’ learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
• Delivering targeted support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Patient

Resilient

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday

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

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

This isn’t just classroom support, it’s work that truly makes a difference. As a Teaching Assistant at Bramfield House School, you’ll help students build confidence, self-esteem, and the skills they need to thrive. Working alongside committed teaching staff, you’ll play a key role in creating a calm, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment where every student feels supported and understood.

Whether you’re working one-to-one, supporting small groups, or helping to prepare engaging learning activities, your contribution will matter every single day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students’ learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
• Delivering targeted support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

About You

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or support services.

Patient, resilient, and adaptable to individual needs.

Able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in others.

Calm and consistent when faced with challenges.

A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

A Full UK Driving Licence

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

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our students with the best education possible.

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

OFG Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Schools, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
• 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.