Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Hazel Cottage School in Fazakerley, Liverpool. This permanent, term-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £22,160.62 per year. Start in December 2026 and join a supportive team serving autistic students aged 4-11.

You will work with teachers and therapists to tailor support, help deliver engaging lessons, and promote confidence and independence through creative, outdoor and classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and personal development in creative, engaging ways
• Prepare and help deliver lessons that spark curiosity and confidence
• Provide emotional and practical support, helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction through empathy and consistency
• Get involved in outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and community experiences
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to tailor support to individual needs
• Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice and every achievement

Skills

SEN teaching assistant

Job description

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 1LD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2026

About the Role

This is a role where no two days are the same. One moment you'll be helping bring a lesson to life in the classroom, and the next, you might be encouraging students through outdoor adventures, creative projects, or hands-on learning experiences. You'll build trusting relationships, celebrate every success, and help our students grow in confidence and independence.

In this role, you will:

• Support students' learning and personal development in creative, engaging ways


• Prepare and help deliver lessons that spark curiosity and confidence


• Provide emotional and practical support, helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals


• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction through empathy and consistency


• Get involved in outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and community experiences


• Work closely with teachers and therapists to tailor support to individual needs


• Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice and every achievement

Who we're looking for

• Someone with experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an SEN environment


• A caring, energetic person who loves helping others grow and succeed


• Someone patient, adaptable, and ready to embrace every challenge with positivity


• A great communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues


• A true team player who wants to learn, share ideas, and make a lasting difference

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

Hazel Cottage is a specialist school meeting the needs of autistic students aged 4 - 11 years who may have additional needs. Hazel Cottage is proposed to be a 35 place school.

We are situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool. Our school is a Grade 2 Listed building which has been refurbished and re-designed to the highest standard to meet the needs of our wonderful students. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each student attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive. Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing and emotional regulation. We work towards every student being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.

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.

• 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.

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.