SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism Support & Growth

Outcomes First Group; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Benefits Platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group’s Acorn Park School in Norwich is hiring Teaching Assistants to support students with SEND and complex needs. You’ll help build confidence, independence and wellbeing, inside and beyond the classroom, as part of a dedicated team.

Hours are 37.5 per week (Mon–Fri, 8.30am–4.30pm), term-time, starting October 2026. GCSEs required; commitment to safeguarding and collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and complex needs to engage in learning and achieve goals.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in and beyond the classroom.
• Build trusted relationships so students feel safe, valued and confident.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and social development.
• Encourage independence, communication and personal growth.
• Work closely with teachers, families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

Patience & resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English & Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Outcomes First Group’s Acorn Park School in Norwich is hiring Teaching Assistants to support students with SEND and complex needs. You’ll help build confidence, independence and wellbeing, inside and beyond the classroom, as part of a dedicated team.

Hours are 37.5 per week (Mon–Fri, 8.30am–4.30pm), term-time, starting October 2026. GCSEs required; commitment to safeguarding and collaborative teamwork is essential.