Job ID: S-U-1481 - Teaching Assistant

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside workLocation: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QHSalary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pmContract: Permanent, Term-Time plus training daysStart: June 2026UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorshipAbout the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism.Every day will be different — rewarding, challenging, and full of opportunity to support meaningful progress.What You’ll DoProvide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or AutismAssist teachers in planning and delivering activities that spark curiosity and progressLead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventionsOffer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school lifeContribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environmentSupport outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiativesWho We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking someone who is:Adaptable and proactive, able to support pupils in a variety of settingsCaring and patient, with a genuine interest in helping young people thriveTeam-focused, working collaboratively alongside skilled staff in a supportive environmentWilling to learn, with an open and positive approach to training and professional developmentQualified with GCSE English and Maths Level 4/C (or equivalent)Whether you’re supporting classroom learning, leading outdoor activities, or helping pupils build independence and self-belief, your work will help shape lives.About usPark School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.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.We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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 sixth year running.Why join Acorn Education?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