Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs — Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will support personal, social and academic development across a 24-hour curriculum, working with teachers and pastoral staff to promote wellbeing and independence.

The role involves assisting with learning activities, behaviour support, enrichment, and safeguarding. A driving licence is required, and the post includes a travel allowance. Start: January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties or disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and provide pastoral guidance to promote wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and apply behaviour support strategies.
• Assist with out-of-school learning, trips, events and enrichment activities.
• Help monitor and record progress, contribute to assessments and student paperwork.
• Support students with personal and medical care needs as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment across the school day.
• Support teachers with learning activities, helping individuals and small groups to engage and progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Team player

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will support personal, social and academic development across a 24-hour curriculum, working with teachers and pastoral staff to promote wellbeing and independence.

The role involves assisting with learning activities, behaviour support, enrichment, and safeguarding. A driving licence is required, and the post includes a travel allowance. Start: January 2027.