At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic students in achieving their goals and building confidence.
- Company: Join OFG Education, a leader in personalised education.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and mental health support.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Empathy, resilience, and experience with additional needs are key.
The predicted salary is between 23080 - 23080 £ per year.
Location: Longdon Parkway, DE14 2WD.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At our specialist school, no two days are the same. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping autistic students build confidence, develop independence, and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. This is much more than a classroom support role. You'll be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that works together to create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every student can thrive both academically and personally.
What you will be doing:
- Supporting students in the classroom to access learning and achieve their individual goals
- Building positive, trusting relationships that help students develop confidence and independence
- Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences
- Supporting students with communication, emotional regulation and social development
- Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with education, care and family teams to ensure consistent support
- Helping to manage behaviour positively and encourage students to develop self-control and resilience
What you will bring:
- Patient, resilient and confident in managing challenging situations positively
- Empathetic and nurturing, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in supporting students with additional needs and/or complex behaviours
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world.
About Our School
Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton supporting students aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.
Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying.
Why Join Us?
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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