Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking team. This role involves providing high-quality educational support to students with autism, ensuring they can access the curriculum independently. With a commitment to work-life balance, the organization offers innovative practices such as a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. You will play a vital role in promoting students' physical, educational, and moral development while collaborating with a supportive team. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils and enjoy an exceptional benefits package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Options

Mental Health Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with autism is essential.
• Ability to implement educational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering quality education.
• Promote students' development and well-being.

Skills

Educational Support

Collaboration

Classroom Organization

Education

Teaching Qualification

Special Education Training

Job description

Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant

Join OFG and be part of a forward-thinking team committed to work-life balance and innovative working practices like our trial of the 4-Day Working Week.

Position Details:

• Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich

Role Purpose: To provide high-quality educational support to students with autism, in line with company policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in delivering quality education
• Assist in implementing education policies and procedures
• Provide support to students to access the curriculum independently
• Promote students' physical, educational, and moral development
• Maintain and use equipment and resources efficiently
• Support classroom organization and resource preparation
• Assist in developing and updating individual student documentation
• Collaborate with the team to ensure student safety and well-being

About Us: Acorn Park School caters to pupils with autism, offering personalized curricula and extensive facilities, including a Forest School and sensory rooms. Part of Outcomes First Group, we are dedicated to innovative approaches and excellent outcomes for our students.

Why Join Us? We offer an exceptional benefits package, including life assurance, pension options, mental health support, and access to a flexible benefits platform with discounts, schemes, and more. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, with all roles subject to DBS checks.

*Note: You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay during the trial of the 4-Day Working Week, subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.

We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.