At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Company: Join OFG Education, a leader in personalised education for young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible benefits, and mental health support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and ability to build strong relationships.
The predicted salary is between 44310 - 44310 £ per year.
At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work.
We're looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional team and help transform the lives of young people with additional and complex needs. This isn't just a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to be a mentor, motivator and positive role model for students who need encouragement, consistency and belief in their potential. You’ll support students both academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning, celebrate successes and develop the confidence to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Whether you’re supporting learning in the classroom, taking part in enrichment activities, or helping a student navigate a challenging moment, your influence will have a lasting impact. No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding. Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff, you’ll be part of a nurturing and ambitious environment where every achievement is celebrated and every student is encouraged to thrive.
What you will be doing:
- Supporting students in lessons on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and supported
- Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in learning
- Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, communication and social development
- Working with teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences
- Helping students overcome challenges and celebrate their progress
- Taking part in practical, creative and outdoor learning activities
- Contributing to a positive, calm and inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to support student success
What We're Looking For:
- Passionate about making a difference to young people's lives
- Patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
- Positive, energetic and enthusiastic about supporting learning
- Naturally able to build strong relationships and earn trust
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Adaptable and willing to get involved in all aspects of student life
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.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School:
Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5–19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma-informed and PACE principles.
Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.
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.
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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