Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Claystone School in Luton is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and additional needs. Join a caring team and help pupils build confidence, independence and a love for learning in a welcoming, ASC-focused setting. Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract starting October 2026.

£22,160.62 per annum, not pro rata. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Mathematics (C/4 or above) and a collaborative, patient approach.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• Confident indoors and outdoors in learning environments.
• Strong team player with collaboration and mutual support.
• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs.
• Eager to learn and grow within a rewarding education career.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in their learning and development.
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences.
• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual pupils.
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team.
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Team player

Calm, patient

Eager to learn

Education

GCSEs English and Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

Claystone School

• Luton
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8:15am - 4:15pm
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 Claystone School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel understood and experience success. We’re looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team and help pupils with Autism and additional needs build confidence, independence and a love for learning.

This is more than a job, it’s your chance to make a lasting impact in a supportive, inspiring environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of school life, supporting pupils in the classroom and beyond, helping them engage, achieve and grow. From delivering tailored support to creating hands‑on learning experiences, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team who will support your development, giving you the tools and training to succeed and progress in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in their learning and development
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences
• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual pupils
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above
• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Confident working in a variety of learning environments, both indoors and outdoors
• A strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support
• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs
• Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career

About Us

Claystone School – a brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4-11, recently opened in January 2025.

Situated in Pepperstock, Luton, Claystone School is a small, independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning difficulties. We provide a nurturing environment where each child’s unique strengths and contributions are recognised and celebrated, helping them reach their full potential.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence‑based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours: Monday 11am-15pm,Tuesday 11am-15pm, Wednesday 8.30am-16.30pm. Thursday 11am -15pm. Friday 11am-16.30pm

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.