Teaching Assistant

Oxford Outcomes; Trimdon Grange; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their new Autism school in Trimdon Grange. This role involves supporting pupils with complex needs and making a positive impact on their educational experiences. The position requires GCSEs in English and Maths and promises a rewarding career with ongoing support from an experienced team.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience working with SEN.
• Must hold GCSEs in English and Maths (C or above).
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional and physical needs.
• Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.
• Connect directly with pupils to guide their learning journeys.

Skills

Adaptability

Experience with SEN

Teamwork

Education

GCSE C or above in English and Maths

Job description

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We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Options Autism schools in County Durham, designed to provide exceptional education and support for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism.

Trimdon Hill School, located in Durham, will cater to 40 pupils aged 4 to 11 years and is set to open in June 2025. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team and help shape the future of this school, with a start date in September 2025.

• Job Role: Teaching Assistant
• Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
• Location: Durham, North East, TS29 6EY
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start Date: September 2025
  
  

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

The opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupil and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths and who have some experience with SEN and working within a School.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch

If you want a phone call with the headteacher for further information please email [e-mail]

Why join Options Autism?

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
  
  

And a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  
  

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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