Primary Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

Overview

Full Job Description At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Primary Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant

• Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ
• £22,160.62 per annum (not pro-rata)
• 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
• January 2026
• Permanent | Term time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. All applications must be completed IN FULL.

About the Role

Belmont Primary School is looking for a Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant with heart, resilience, and a passion for helping students shine—no matter the challenges they face. This is more than just a support role. It is about being the steady hand, the encouraging smile, and the person a young learner trusts to guide them through both good days and tougher ones.

As a Pupil Support Worker, you\\\’ll work side-by-side with teachers and pupils to build a calm, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where students can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll:

• Provide individual and small group support in lessons across a range of subjects
• Help implement tailored educational programmes and behaviour plans
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive relationships and self-belief
• Prepare learning materials and resources to bring lessons to life
• Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits and enrichment activities
• Occasionally support with transporting pupils (e.g. after detentions or school trips)
• Keep clear records of student progress and wellbeing, contributing to a holistic picture of each learner

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Has a calm, patient and caring approach—especially in challenging moments
• Loves working with young people and is passionate about making learning accessible for everyone
• Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff alike
• Has experience working with secondary-age pupils (ideal but not essential)
• Can work as part of a team but is also confident taking initiative
• Believes in the potential of every student—and won’t give up on them

About us

Belmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 – 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. We build confidence in our students to understand the wider community in which they live. This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas. We are part of Acorn Education, a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and Outcomes First Group. 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 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance & Pension scheme
• Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
• 4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay
• Many of our schools have already introduced the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), with others preparing to roll it out soon
• There’s never been a better time to join #TeamOFG — and help create brighter futures, one child at a time. Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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. While 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.