Teaching Assistants

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits (Vista)

Job summary

Red Kite School in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to join our team. You don't need previous experience; training and support are provided to help you succeed as you help students overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve outcomes each day.

You'll work with teachers to create engaging learning experiences, support students' wellbeing, and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• We are looking for people with the right values, attitude and enthusiasm. Experience can be taught, but kindness, patience and a genuine desire to help young people thrive are what matter most.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in the classroom and throughout the school day
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe and valued
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Working alongside teachers to create engaging learning experiences
• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Celebrating achievements and helping students reach their full potential

Skills

Caring

Positive attitude

Resilience

Excellent communication

Patience

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

At Red Kite School, we're looking for caring, positive and resilient individuals to join our team as Teaching Assistants. You don't need previous experience in education. If you're someone who enjoys helping others, building relationships and making a difference, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This is an opportunity to be part of something genuinely meaningful. You'll work alongside our students, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. No two days are the same, but every day you'll go home knowing you've made a positive impact on a young person's life. Whether you've worked in care, childcare, customer service, hospitality, youth work, sports coaching, retail or are looking for a fresh and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

• Supporting students in the classroom and throughout the school day
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe and valued
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Working alongside teachers to create engaging learning experiences
• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Celebrating achievements and helping students reach their full potential
  We are looking for people with the right values, attitude and enthusiasm. Experience can be taught, but kindness, patience and a genuine desire to help young people thrive are what matter most.
• Compassionate, patient and approachable
• A great communicator who enjoys working with people
• Positive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
  Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• 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

Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships. Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future. 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.

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.