Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits Platform

Job summary

Norton College in Tewkesbury is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to join its specialist team. You will support learning in classrooms, work with therapists and pastoral teams, and help pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH, autism and complex learning needs to build confidence and achieve goals.

As part of Outcomes First Group, you’ll contribute to a nurturing, relationship-led approach that helps pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally while safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with pupils with diverse needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help learners engage with tasks and work toward individual goals.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviours.
• Build trusting relationships so pupils feel safe and supported.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to meet needs.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrate passion for assisting children and young people with SEND.
• Be adaptable, a good communicator and effective in a team setting.
• Strive to help pupils progress academically, emotionally and socially.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

At Norton College Tewkesbury, our students have faced challenges that can make education difficult. With the right support, encouragement and guidance, they can achieve incredible things. That's where you come in. We're looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team. This is far more than a classroom support role. Every day, you'll help young people build confidence, overcome barriers, celebrate achievements and develop the skills they need for a successful future. Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, encouraging positive relationships, or helping a student navigate a challenging moment, you'll play a vital role in their journey. No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful. Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral teams, you'll be part of a supportive environment where young people are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Helping young people engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviours.
• Building trusted relationships that help students feel safe and supported.
• Working closely with teachers, families and wider professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Positive, adaptable and able to think on your feet.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Committed to helping pupils develop academically, emotionally and socially.

Previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs would be beneficial, although we also welcome applications from people with transferable skills and the right attitude.

Norton College is a specialist school in Tewkesbury, supporting young people aged 11-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and complex learning needs. Through personalised learning, vocational opportunities and a nurturing, relationship-led approach, we help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive in education and beyond. 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