Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts (UK)

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a diligent Teaching Assistant for Norton College in Worcester. You will support students 1:1 and in groups, delivering autism-informed learning and assisting teachers to create a calm, structured environment where every student can thrive.

Applicants should have GCSEs and a genuine interest in autism support, with a patient, resilient approach and willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Personal care support may be required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above are essential.
• Experience or strong interest in supporting young people with autism and additional needs.
• Confident supporting students who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Patient, calm and resilient with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Adaptable and able to tailor approach to individual student needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Committed to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for every student.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students access learning and work towards individual goals.
• Support teachers and tutors to deliver engaging, structured and autism-informed learning.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support around behaviour and emotional regulation, encouraging self-management.
• Contribute to individual support plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments and communication profiles.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, care and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide joined-up support.
• Support students with daily routines and personal care where required, promoting dignity and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding, Health & Safety and student wellbeing.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Experience with autism

Patient & calm

Team collaboration

Job description

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Norton College – Worcester, Worcester WR5 2BA

Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am–4.00pm

Contract: Permanent | Term time only

Start: November 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

At Norton College, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for an experienced, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful, lasting progress.

Working closely with teachers and our multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide tailored support to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping to create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where every student feels safe, valued and ready to succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity to bring your Teaching Assistant experience into a specialist education setting where no two days are the same. You'll have the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, celebrating every achievement and helping students reach their full potential.

What you will be doing

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students access learning and work towards individual goals.
• Support teachers and tutors to deliver engaging, structured and autism-informed learning.
• Help students develop greater confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support around behaviour and emotional regulation, encouraging greater self-management.
• Contribute to individual support plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments and communication profiles.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, care and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide consistent, joined-up support.
• Support students with daily routines and personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold high standards of safeguarding, Health & Safety and student wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent – essential.
• Has experience or a strong interest in supporting young people with autism and additional needs.
• Is confident supporting students who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Is patient, calm and resilient, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Has experience working collaboratively with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Is adaptable and able to tailor their approach to individual student needs.
• Is comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student.
• Is enthusiastic about continuing to learn and develop within specialist education.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our College

Norton College is an Independent specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 based in Worcester.

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.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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

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

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales