Job ID: S-U-3682 - Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside workJob Title: Pupil Support Worker/Teaching AssistantLocation: Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJHours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Fixed term – 12 months | Term Time OnlyStart: October 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAre you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to help students grow, learn, and succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We are seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to join our specialist education team. You will play a vital role in supporting students—many with autism and complex needs—to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.What you’ll be doingSupport the class teacher/tutor in delivering high‑quality, engaging learning experiences for all students.Provide tailored 1:1 and small‑group support to help students access the curriculum as independently as possible.Assist in creating a structured, stimulating classroom environment suited to students with autism and complex needs.Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individual plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.Prepare and produce learning materials and resources as directed by the class teacher/tutor.Support students during on‑site and off‑site activities, ensuring safety through effective planning and risk assessment.Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑professional team, maintaining strong communication with education, care, and therapy staff.Promote students’ physical, emotional, social, and moral development in line with organisational values.What you will bringGCSE’s Grade 4/C or above requiredCompassionate, patient, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs.Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.Confident in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, consistent approach.Organised, proactive, and able to follow guidance while using initiative.Willing to learn, develop, and adapt to meet students’ needs.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) challenged 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. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progressWe are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’