Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters / mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Wetheringsett Manor in Suffolk. You will support pupils with additional and complex needs, working closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities both inside and outside the classroom.

The role focuses on academic progress, as well as social, emotional, and behavioural development in a structured environment. You will build positive relationships, support pupils to overcome barriers, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning

Qualifications

• Experience with children, ideally in SEN or specialist setting.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering activities.
• Lead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventions.
• Offer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school life.
• Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
• Support outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiatives.

Skills

Patience

Adaptable

Team player

Communication

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant at Wetheringsett Manor, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional and complex needs to access learning and reach their full potential. Working closely with teachers and specialists, you will provide tailored one-to-one and small group support, helping to deliver engaging and creative learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. You will support pupils' academic progress alongside their social, emotional, and behavioural development, creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where they can thrive. Building positive, trusting relationships will be at the heart of everything you do, helping pupils to grow in confidence and overcome barriers to learning. What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering activities that spark curiosity and progress
• Lead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventions
• Offer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school life
• Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment
• Support outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiatives

We want someone who is:

• Patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Experienced in working with children, ideally in a SEN or specialist setting
• A team player who communicates effectively and collaborates well with colleagues
• Committed to helping pupils overcome barriers and reach their potential
• Full UK Driving Licence

At Wetheringsett Manor, you'll join a dedicated, supportive team passionate about helping every pupil succeed. You'll see the impact of your work every day - from small achievements in the classroom to long-term growth in confidence and independence., Set in the picturesque village of Wetheringsett, in Suffolk, our site has recently benefited from significant development. Our traditional manor house has expanded to include a modern classroom block with everything teachers and students could need. We believe in delivering an exceptional education and to do this we've invested in creating an environment which inspires learning, which coupled with our professional teaching team, gives our students a first class start in life.

Acorn 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 Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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.

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