Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Role:         Teaching Assistant

Location:  Miller House School, Leicester LE4 5LQ

Salary:      £20,906.25 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Miller House School – part of the Acorn Education family – is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit team.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils who require additional support to access their education and develop socially, emotionally, and academically. You’ll play a key role in delivering creative learning experiences and helping students to overcome barriers to progress — both in and beyond the classroom.

We support pupils with varied and complex needs, and every day brings something new, rewarding, and inspiring. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to pupils’ individual needs
• Helping to prepare and deliver engaging learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Supporting emotional, behavioural, and physical development, creating a safe and supportive space for learning
• Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils gain confidence and feel understood
• Participating in outdoor learning experiences and educational activities beyond the classroom
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and colleagues to ensure consistent and holistic support

Whether you're assisting with academic work or simply being a steady, caring presence for a pupil having a tough day — your contribution will matter.

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• Compassionate, calm, and adaptable, even when things don’t go to plan
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, supporting a range of learning experiences
• A natural communicator and team player, able to build rapport with pupils and staff
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people with SEN
• Eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges in a dynamic school environment

Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
   

About Us

Miller House School is a co-educational specialist provision in Stoneygate, Leicester, which opened in September 2025 for young people aged 11–16.

We support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD, and other complex challenges. Every child’s journey is unique, and we are dedicated to helping each one reach their full potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

At the heart of our approach is a simple belief: every child deserves to be heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 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 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.

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.

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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