Outreach Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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:   Outreach Teaching Assistant

Location:   Bankside School, Hanley Castle WR8 0AD

Salary:       £25,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and close-knit team at Bankside School, part of Options Autism. 

This is a rewarding and varied role ideal for someone with a passion for supporting children and young people with autism and complex needs. You will play a vital part in delivering high-quality education support outside of the traditional classroom, helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them.

About the Role

As our new Outreach Teaching Assistant, you will help deliver tailored education support in line with company policies and the standards set by relevant regulatory bodies. Working closely with teaching staff and tutors, you will ensure that students receive the individualised support they need to succeed—wherever that learning may take place.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support teachers/tutors in delivering high-quality education to pupils in an outreach setting
• Provide tailored, appropriate assistance to students on an individual or group basis
• Promote pupils’ physical, educational, and moral development in line with school policy
• Assist in organising outreach resources, equipment, and learning environments
• Help develop, implement, and review student documentation such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Profiles (BSPs), and Risk Assessments
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and materials
• Contribute to a stimulating, structured, and supportive learning experience for pupils with autism spectrum conditions

Who are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, compassionate, and flexible, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs. Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience working in an educational or SEN setting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in recording and reporting information accurately
• A Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for outreach work)

About Us

Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.

For over 16 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 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 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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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