Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Miller House School in Leicester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with additional and complex needs, providing encouragement, structure and care to help them flourish academically and personally.

You’ll work with teachers, therapists and other specialists on 1:1 and group interventions, both in class and in outdoor activities, helping students build confidence, independence and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN or SEMH.
• Ability to adapt learning activities for indoors and outdoors.
• GCSEs in English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Delivering engaging, creative and practical learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe and supported.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
• Celebrating successes and helping students overcome barriers to learning and personal development.

Skills

SEN support

Calm under pressure

Confident communicator

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title:Teaching Assistant
Location:Miller House School, Leicester LE4 5LQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Miller House School, our Teaching Assistants do far more than support learning. They help transform the lives of young people with additional and complex needs, providing the encouragement, structure and care that enables students to flourish both academically and personally.

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialists to create meaningful learning experiences, helping students build confidence, develop independence and celebrate achievements that truly matter. Whether supporting learning in the classroom, exploring outdoor activities, or helping a student overcome a challenge, you’ll play a key role in their journey.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students through 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to their individual needs.
• Helping to deliver engaging, creative and practical learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and supported.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
• Celebrating successes and helping students overcome barriers to learning and personal development.

What you will bring

• Passionate about supporting students with SEN and helping them achieve their full potential.
• Compassionate, patient and resilient, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A confident communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Adaptable and willing to support a wide range of learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• A proactive team player who enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to school life.
• Qualified with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Keen to learn, develop new skills and build a rewarding career in specialist education.

About Us

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 students, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

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.