Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Jubilee School in Waterlooville is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning, build trusting relationships, and support emotional wellbeing in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

This independent special school within Outcomes First Schools offers a collaborative team, gradual skill-building, and opportunities to develop within specialist education. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (essential).
• Compassionate, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Remains calm, positive and resilient when situations become challenging.
• Is willing to learn and develop within specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support for emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapt your approach to individual needs and different ways of learning.
• Get involved in activities across the wider school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Recognise and celebrate progress, helping pupils develop confidence in their own abilities.

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

At Jubilee School, being a Teaching Assistant is about much more than supporting lessons. You'll build positive relationships with young people, help them overcome barriers to learning and give them the encouragement they need to grow in confidence and independence. Working alongside experienced teachers and the wider school team, you'll provide individual and small group support, adapting your approach to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Whether you're helping with classroom activities, supporting emotional wellbeing or encouraging a pupil through a challenging moment, your contribution will make a genuine difference. Every pupil's journey is different and progress can come in many forms. You'll be there to recognise the small wins, celebrate the big achievements and help young people discover what they're capable of.

• Provide individual and small group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support for emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapt your approach to individual needs and different ways of learning.
• Get involved in activities across the wider school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Recognise and celebrate progress, helping pupils develop confidence in their own abilities.
• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent (essential).
• Is compassionate, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Remains calm, positive and resilient when situations become challenging.
• Is creative and adaptable, recognising that every pupil learns differently.
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and willing to get involved.
• Works well as part of a team and enjoys learning from experienced colleagues.
• Is willing to learn, develop and build their skills within specialist education.
• Is genuinely passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their potential.

Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5-16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future. With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

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