Teaching Assistant - Autism Support & Growth Opportunities

OFG Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for Trent Acres School in rural Staffordshire. This permanent, term-time role offers 40 hours weekly, with a December 2026 start and a salary of £24,619.20 per year.

UK applicants only, sponsorship not available. You will support students 1:1 and in small groups, assist teachers with engaging, personalised learning, and help develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Qualifications

• Supports students 1:1 and in small groups to meet individual learning goals.
• Assists teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences.
• Encourages confidence, resilience, independence and positive relationships in students.
• Creates a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can succeed.
• Supports students' emotional wellbeing, communication and social development throughout the day.
• Works with colleagues, families and other professionals to ensure high-quality support.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups to meet learning goals.
• Assist teachers to deliver engaging and personalised lessons.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive relationships among students.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment for all students.
• Support emotional wellbeing and social development throughout the day.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Engaging learning

Student wellbeing

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for Trent Acres School in rural Staffordshire. This permanent, term-time role offers 40 hours weekly, with a December 2026 start and a salary of £24,619.20 per year.

UK applicants only, sponsorship not available. You will support students 1:1 and in small groups, assist teachers with engaging, personalised learning, and help develop confidence, independence and social skills.