Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils engage with learning and feel supported every step of the way. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you’ll support classroom learning, help prepare engaging activities and provide encouragement that helps pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally. This is a truly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll see first-hand the difference your support makes as pupils gain confidence and achieve things they once thought impossible.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in small groups to help them access learning
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Promoting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence
• Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Helping pupils develop social skills and positive behaviours
• Supporting a range of activities across the school day

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have years of experience - what matters most is your passion, patience, and determination to make a difference. You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate, calm, and creative in your approach
• A team player who thrives in a positive, supportive environment
• Curious and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and grow
• Committed to helping every child reach their potential

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C / 4 or above.

About Us

Papworth Hall School is in the picturesque village in Cambridgeshire. It is within close proximity to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our new specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs and has the capacity for 30 students. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those 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 fifth 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.

Benefits

• 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. 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.