Teaching Assistant

SchoolBrowse; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatment support

Job summary

Bestwood Village School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our pupils, including those with autism. You will work closely with class teachers, tutors and a multi‑professional team to deliver high‑quality teaching and care in a safe, stimulating learning environment where every student can reach their full potential.

The role requires Level 1–3 TA qualifications and prior TA experience, with strong leadership, safeguarding commitment and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Level 1/2/3 TA qualification required.
• Previous TA experience required.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding, and inclusive practice expected.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers and tutors in delivering education and applying policies.
• Provide individual and group support to help students access the curriculum and develop independence.
• Assist with planning, risk assessments, and maintaining student documentation (IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, communication profiles).
• Help manage challenging behaviour with consistent strategies to foster self-control.
• Contribute to preparation of teaching resources and classroom organisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clear communication between school, home and other departments.
• Support with morning routines and safeguarding to ensure student safety.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Education

TA qualification (Level 1/2/3)

Job description

About the school

Bestwood Village School is based in Nottingham and has capacity for 30 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be part of the successful development of a fairly new setting and make a difference to the education of our pupils.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

The role

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TL

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality education and care to our students. Working closely with class teachers, tutors, and our multi-professional team, you will help create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with autistic spectrum disorder.

Key responsibilities

• Support class teachers and tutors in delivering high-quality education, implementing all relevant policies, and creating a structured, autism-appropriate learning environment.
• Provide individual and group support to students to help them access the curriculum, develop independence, and progress socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Assist with planning, risk assessments, and the creation, updating, and evaluation of student documentation including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using consistent strategies that promote students’ development from external control to self-control.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, classroom organisation, and the effective use and maintenance of equipment and learning materials.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, care, and multi-professional teams, maintaining strong communication to ensure a consistent approach between school, home, and other departments.
• Support students with morning routines and personal care where required, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, follow all safeguarding, behaviour, and health & safety policies, and engage in ongoing training, meetings, and professional development.

Requirements

• Level 1, 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous TA experience required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and support staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding, high standards and inclusive practice.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• A positive, resilient and collaborative approach.

Benefits & package

• 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, and family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.