At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs in their learning journey and promote their independence.
- Company: Great Oaks College, a specialist independent college dedicated to empowering young adults.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive training, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification and experience working with students with autism and complex needs.
The predicted salary is between 36888 - 36888 £ per year.
Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college which is currently open to students across three sites. The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways: Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life. In January 2025 we are relocating 2 sites to our new main college building in Sunbury-on-Thames (Surrey). The Life and Living Pathway is located at the Triangle in Hounslow, Engagement for Life is located in the Oaklands school (until December 2025) and Vocational Department is located at the Staines Rugby Club (until December 2025).
We are looking to employ a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to our team. We are interested to hear from you if you have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and have worked in a special college or specialist school before. You will have previous experience and be familiar with using Makaton signing and symbols for communication and essentially have experience of working with students with autism and complex needs. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share our beliefs. Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills/experience needed.
Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.
We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging environment, comprehensive induction, inset and excellent continuous professional development training sessions, Teachers Pension scheme access to staff discounts, and other wellbeing benefits:
- An employee assistance programme
- Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge
Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification.
Closing Date: Monday, 10.11.2025 at 9am
Start Date: December 2025 or January 2026 depending on the compliance checks.
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Pay Scale: Inner London Pay Scale 6, point 16 to 20 £34,779 to 36,888 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £26,195 to £27,784 per annum, depending on the experience.
Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week (excluding 45 min breaks), 08:30 – 15:30. (Monday to Friday). Due to the college’s opening hours, we are unable to offer flexibility in the hours of work.
Specialist Teaching Assistant 1:1 in Sunbury-on-Thames employer: Greatoakscollege
Great Oaks College is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, including comprehensive training and CPD programmes, employees are empowered to grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Located in Sunbury-on-Thames, the college offers attractive benefits such as a pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and a vibrant community atmosphere that values collaboration and innovation.
