Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (health support

Vista benefits platform - discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support (maternity/patty

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Lamledge School in Shifnal. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a salary of £24,619.20 per annum.

Start date December 2026, UK applicants only with no sponsorship available. The successful candidate will support students with SEMH and additional learning needs, building trusting relationships and promoting emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs (SEMH).
• Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups alongside teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons on 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive relationships to help students feel safe and supported.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence in learning.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences.
• Assist students in overcoming challenges and celebrating progress.
• Participate in practical, creative and outdoor learning activities.
• Contribute to a calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Work with teachers, therapists and families to support student success.

Skills

Passion for making a difference

Patience under pressure

Positive and energetic attitude

Relationship building

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

• Shifnal
• Permanent

Salary: £24,619.20 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location:Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional team and help transform the lives of young people with additional and complex needs.

This isn't just a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to be a mentor, motivator and positive role model for students who need encouragement, consistency and belief in their potential.

You’ll support students both academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning, celebrate successes and develop the confidence to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Whether you’re supporting learning in the classroom, taking part in enrichment activities, or helping a student navigate a challenging moment, your influence will have a lasting impact.

No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff, you’ll be part of a nurturing and ambitious environment where every achievement is celebrated and every student is encouraged to thrive.

What you will be doing

• Supporting students in lessons on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and supported
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in learning
• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, communication and social development
• Working with teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences
• Helping students overcome challenges and celebrate their progress
• Taking part in practical, creative and outdoor learning activities
• Contributing to a positive, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to support student success

What We're Looking

• Passionate about making a difference to young people's lives
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Positive, energetic and enthusiastic about supporting learning
• Naturally able to build strong relationships and earn trust
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Adaptable and willing to get involved in all aspects of student life

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

Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5–19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma-informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

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

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

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Salary: Up to £44,310 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

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.

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