Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family support

Job summary

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and other needs. You’ll work with teachers and staff to deliver day-to-day support, enabling learning, confidence and emotional development in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patience and adaptability across indoor and outdoor learning, helping pupils thrive both academically and socially.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above.
• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
• Confident in varied indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support.

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

Autism support

Personalised learning

Patience

Family communication

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Enjoy a truly rewarding career in education where your work makes a genuine and lasting difference. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a supportive and nurturing school community, helping pupils achieve far more than they ever thought possible. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you'll provide day-to-day support for pupils with a range of needs, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence and develop both academically and emotionally. Every pupil is unique, and your encouragement, patience and care will play a vital role in helping them thrive in and beyond the classroom.

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
• 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
• Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 pupils, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

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. 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