Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Holywell; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school as a Teaching Assistant, where you'll support autistic pupils aged 8-19 in a nurturing environment. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career with a focus on wellbeing and work/life balance. The position involves preparing learning materials and engaging in various classroom activities, ensuring every pupil receives the best educational experience possible.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Fertility treatments support

Qualifications

• GCSE C or above in English and Maths required.
• Experience in an education setting or with young people with additional learning needs is essential.
• Adaptable and caring approach is vital.

Responsibilities

• Connect directly with pupils to support their learning journeys.
• Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.
• Take responsibility for pupils' emotional and physical needs.

Skills

High literacy and numeracy skills

Experience working with ALN/SEN young people

Education

GCSE C or above in English and Maths

Job description

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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 Details

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX
• Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-5, Fri 8-3
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025

Note: UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the pupils and young people we care for, helping to ensure they get the best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting their development and engagement.

Every day will be different, but you will have support, skills, and guidance to help you thrive and grow in your career.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek candidates with GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Experience in an education setting and/or working with young people with additional learning needs is essential.

You should be adaptable, ready to work in various classroom roles, indoors and outdoors, depending on individual needs. A caring, responsive approach is vital, whether running activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils outside.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience, please complete our safeguarding-compliant application form. A team member will contact you.

• High literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience working with ALN/SEN young people.

About Us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school for autistic pupils aged 8-19, providing an inclusive, safe, and inspiring environment. We encourage friendships, aspirations, and self-belief, with a bespoke curriculum covering all Areas of Learning from the New Welsh Curriculum, including activities like yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming, and sports.

Located in Holywell, Wales, we are part of Options Autism, a leading provider of education and care for neurodivergent young people, with over 16 years of experience. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

We offer an exceptional rewards package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits like:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and fertility treatments

Your role will positively impact the lives of pupils and young adults, with safeguarding and welfare as priorities. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.