Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Benefits platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is hiring a Teaching Assistant to support pupils at Ryecroft School in Walsall. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils access learning and reach their potential, building positive relationships and delivering engaging activities with teachers.

You will promote independence, resilience and social development while supporting emotional wellbeing. Open to candidates from education, care, youth work, childcare, coaching or related fields who are passionate about

Qualifications

• Able to support pupils 1:1 and in groups with learning access
• Builds positive, trusting relationships to aid pupil engagement
• Works with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities
• Encourages independence, resilience and social development
• Supports emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies
• Creates a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Passionate about making a difference for pupils, including those with autism/complex needs

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and reach their potential
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and engaged
• Work with teachers to deliver creative and engaging learning activities
• Encourage independence, resilience and social development
• Support emotional wellbeing and promote positive behaviour strategies
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Be adaptable and a strong team player, passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

Relationship building

Creative learning

Emotional wellbeing

Team player

Inclusion

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll be a mentor, role model and trusted adult, providing the encouragement, structure and guidance that helps young people thrive both academically and personally. Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive wider team, you'll help create a positive, engaging learning environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and able to succeed. No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to make a genuine difference in a young person's life. What you will bring

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and reach their potential
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and engaged
• Working alongside teachers to deliver creative and engaging learning activities
• Encouraging independence, resilience and social development
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour strategies
• Creating a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Celebrating achievements and helping pupils recognise their own progress
  Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a background in education, care, youth work, childcare, coaching or support services, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about making a difference.
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with young people
• Resilient, calm and confident when faced with challenges
• Adaptable and creative in your approach to supporting learning
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Motivated by making a real and lasting impact every day
  Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 pupils, opened in September 2024 and caters for pupils with Autism and complex needs.

The school is located in Walsall. Walsall is a market town in the West Midlands County. It is located 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles from Lichfield. 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