Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Norwich
Contract type: Full time
Full Job DescriptionAt OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: July 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleBuild a career where every day you help young people achieve more than they ever imagined. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team dedicated to helping each learner feel safe, confident and ready to engage.Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting children and young people with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve personal goals
  • Assisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to individual needs
  • Providing emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood
  • Encouraging independence, communication, positive relationships and social development

About You

  • GCSE English and Maths 4/C required
  • Caring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thrive
  • Resilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive team
  • A confident communicator who builds trust with pupils, colleagues and families
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings and situations

About Acorn Park SchoolAcorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils 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 pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.#1

  • 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

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