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Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School (Birmingham, B42) - Full-Time - From 100 per day

Long Term Futures is proud to be partnering with a welcoming secondary school in the Perry Barr area to recruit a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support students with a range of additional learning needs, which may include Cerebral Palsy, Attachment Disorder, ASD, ADHD, and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

This is a fulfilling opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through personalised, consistent care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering tailored 1:1 support to ensure the student feels secure, engaged, and encouraged in their learning

• Promoting the student's academic progress while also supporting their emotional and physical development

• Using strategies to foster trust, build confidence, and nurture positive relationships

• Assisting with mobility and providing appropriate support with toileting and personal care

• Collaborating with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and families to create a cohesive support network

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience working 1:1 with students who have additional needs - essential

• A flexible, enthusiastic, and compassionate approach to support work

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence supporting students with attachment challenges and/or physical disabilities

• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential - experience and the right attitude matter most

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals

• Access to exclusive vacancies in schools throughout the Midlands

• Continuous training and development to support your career growth

• Competitive daily rates and a smooth, efficient registration process

If you're a Teaching Assistant who's ready to make a lasting difference through dedicated 1:1 support, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact Josh at Long Term Futures - (phone number removed)

Opus Teach are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work with our partnered schools on a temporary, part-time, full-time and ad-hoc basis.

Are you looking for an opportunity that offers flexibility with a friendly and professional service to ‘help make a difference in education and support schools across Suffolk and the surrounding areas’?

We have also been seeing a heightened requirement for TA support requests for full term and academic year requests.

Why Opus Teach?

Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency, wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 300 schools and education providers across Suffolk and surrounding areas, including Norfolk and Essex.

We pride ourselves on building great relationships with all our teachers, support team members and schools to make the most out of each work opportunity.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
li>Help support and be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils/students' work and conduct in lessons.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with learners and other school staff.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People within the school.

How we can help:

We will work closely with you to find exactly what you want and to ensure you get the most out of your work. With an easy-to-use booking system to enable full control over bookings, we offer flexible and varied work opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to work on an ad-hoc basis or seeking a longer-term contract or even gain work whilst looking for a permanent role in either primary or secondary school, we will be able to find the perfect role for you.

Experience/Qualifications:

As a Teaching Assistant, you do not require any specific qualifications, however, experience of working with children within an educational setting advantageous.

If you have worked in any of the below roles (or similar) working as a Teaching Assistant with Opus Teach is often a great career steps:

< i>Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Nursery Practitioner/Playworker
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Cover Supervisor
• Children’s Support Worker
< i>Health Care Assistant
• Nanny
• Paediatric Assistant

What we offer:

We offer full employment terms to all our teaching assistants and provide you with following:

• Opportunity to gain paid school experience working as teaching assistant
• Locally based team, with dedicated Account Managers on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placements.
• A valid DBS (which we will help with)
• Holiday Pay (taken over a 12-month period at a time of your choice)
• Pension Scheme.

For more information:

• For more information on how we can support you as a Teaching Assistant and to start your registration process please visit our website. 

Alternatively, you can call us on (phone number removed).

Opus Teach are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work with our partnered schools on a temporary, part-time, full-time and ad-hoc basis.

Are you looking for an opportunity that offers flexibility with a friendly and professional service to ‘help make a difference in education and support schools across Suffolk and the surrounding areas’?

We have also been seeing a heightened requirement for TA support requests for full term and academic year requests.

Why Opus Teach?

Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency, wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 300 schools and education providers across Suffolk and surrounding areas, including Norfolk and Essex.

We pride ourselves on building great relationships with all our teachers, support team members and schools to make the most out of each work opportunity.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
li>Help support and be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils/students' work and conduct in lessons.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with learners and other school staff.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People within the school.

How we can help:

We will work closely with you to find exactly what you want and to ensure you get the most out of your work. With an easy-to-use booking system to enable full control over bookings, we offer flexible and varied work opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to work on an ad-hoc basis or seeking a longer-term contract or even gain work whilst looking for a permanent role in either primary or secondary school, we will be able to find the perfect role for you.

Experience/Qualifications:

As a Teaching Assistant, you do not require any specific qualifications, however, experience of working with children within an educational setting advantageous.

If you have worked in any of the below roles (or similar) working as a Teaching Assistant with Opus Teach is often a great career steps:

< i>Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Nursery Practitioner/Playworker
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Cover Supervisor
• Children’s Support Worker
< i>Health Care Assistant
• Nanny
• Paediatric Assistant

What we offer:

We offer full employment terms to all our teaching assistants and provide you with following:

• Opportunity to gain paid school experience working as teaching assistant
• Locally based team, with dedicated Account Managers on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placements.
• A valid DBS (which we will help with)
• Holiday Pay (taken over a 12-month period at a time of your choice)
• Pension Scheme.

For more information:

• For more information on how we can support you as a Teaching Assistant and to start your registration process please visit our website. 

Alternatively, you can call us on (phone number removed).

Title:  SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support

Start Date : Immediately

Salary : £100 - £30 Per Day

Location : Telford

Job Type : Temporary, Permanent, Day to Day, Half Day's, Full Days

Are you looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in special needs schools?

Are you based in Telford, or can you get to Stoke-On-Trent for work? 

Can you motivate children with emotional or challenging behaviours?

Teacher Active are working with a variety of specialist schools and colleges across the United Kingdom, I am currently recruiting for clients that are based within the Stoke-On-Trent and surrounding area's that need experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teachers and classroom assistants. These schools have students with challenging behaviour and/or special education needs so it is imperative that we find the perfect fit for our students.

We are looking for motivated, experienced and non experienced Teaching assistants to help make a huge impact on children and young adults in primary and secondary schools (KS1 / KS2 / KS3 / KS4 / KS5), our schools help to aid children and young adults with support and guidance specialising in SEND.

This is a remarkable opportunity to expand your SEND experience. We have experienced Professionals and dedicated Consultants with placements that suit your availability, preference, and skill-set. We have day to day, short term, and long-term work available with immediate starts.

Responsibilities: Teach and support pupils in and out of the classroom, personal development and behaviour management of pupils in a SEND setting, responsibly take control of the classroom and engage pupils.

Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour, team player attitude with a positive and flexible approach to work, Punctuality organisation, experience within an SEND school or setting.

In Return you will expect to receive:  

• A fantastic and dedicated internal support team 
• Opportunity of permanent employment 
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* 
• Market leading rates of pay
• A chance to choose when you work
• CPD advice and support  
• Opportunity to make genuine difference
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

Teacher Active Referral Scheme- Receive up to £200 when u refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right amount of TAX and National Insurance contributions, we will also make sure there is no administration charges coming out of your hard-earned cash as an additional bonus.   

If you are interested in this position, then please click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this brilliant opportunity.  

If this position is of interest to you and you possess the required experience, please give me a call ASAP on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Title:  SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support

Start Date : Immediately

Salary : £100 - £30 Per Day

Location : Telford

Job Type : Temporary, Permanent, Day to Day, Half Day's, Full Days

Are you looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in special needs schools?

Are you based in Telford, or can you get to Stoke-On-Trent for work? 

Can you motivate children with emotional or challenging behaviours?

Teacher Active are working with a variety of specialist schools and colleges across the United Kingdom, I am currently recruiting for clients that are based within the Stoke-On-Trent and surrounding area's that need experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teachers and classroom assistants. These schools have students with challenging behaviour and/or special education needs so it is imperative that we find the perfect fit for our students.

We are looking for motivated, experienced and non experienced Teaching assistants to help make a huge impact on children and young adults in primary and secondary schools (KS1 / KS2 / KS3 / KS4 / KS5), our schools help to aid children and young adults with support and guidance specialising in SEND.

This is a remarkable opportunity to expand your SEND experience. We have experienced Professionals and dedicated Consultants with placements that suit your availability, preference, and skill-set. We have day to day, short term, and long-term work available with immediate starts.

Responsibilities: Teach and support pupils in and out of the classroom, personal development and behaviour management of pupils in a SEND setting, responsibly take control of the classroom and engage pupils.

Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour, team player attitude with a positive and flexible approach to work, Punctuality organisation, experience within an SEND school or setting.

In Return you will expect to receive:  

• A fantastic and dedicated internal support team 
• Opportunity of permanent employment 
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* 
• Market leading rates of pay
• A chance to choose when you work
• CPD advice and support  
• Opportunity to make genuine difference
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

Teacher Active Referral Scheme- Receive up to £200 when u refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right amount of TAX and National Insurance contributions, we will also make sure there is no administration charges coming out of your hard-earned cash as an additional bonus.   

If you are interested in this position, then please click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this brilliant opportunity.  

If this position is of interest to you and you possess the required experience, please give me a call ASAP on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:      £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      40 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8-4 / Wednesday 8-5 / Friday 8-3

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:        September & November 2025; January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team at Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.  Experience in an education setting and/or work with young people with additional learning needs is essential to this post.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Essential:

• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with ALN/SEN young people (highly desirable)

About us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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.

#1

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:      £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      40 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8-4 / Wednesday 8-5 / Friday 8-3

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:        September & November 2025; January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team at Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.  Experience in an education setting and/or work with young people with additional learning needs is essential to this post.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Essential:

• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with ALN/SEN young people (highly desirable)

About us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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.

#1

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:      £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      40 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8-4 / Wednesday 8-5 / Friday 8-3

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:        September & November 2025; January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team at Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.  Experience in an education setting and/or work with young people with additional learning needs is essential to this post.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Essential:

• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with ALN/SEN young people (highly desirable)

About us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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.

#1

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:      £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      40 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8-4 / Wednesday 8-5 / Friday 8-3

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:        September & November 2025; January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team at Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.  Experience in an education setting and/or work with young people with additional learning needs is essential to this post.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Essential:

• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with ALN/SEN young people (highly desirable)

About us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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.

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