Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant 
Location:  Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:      Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

If you are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential in a caring, inclusive setting, we would love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting pupils’ academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development, often helping them achieve things they once thought were beyond reach.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values inclusive education, and is committed to helping young people build confidence, independence, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional and complex needs, helping them remain engaged, safe, and valued.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of creative, engaging learning activities alongside teaching staff to promote progress and curiosity.
• Encouraging pupils’ emotional, social, and physical development through patience, understanding, and positive behaviour support.
• Taking part in a range of classroom-based and outdoor learning activities, from structured lessons to practical and creative experiences.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a consistent, nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

No two days are ever the same. With the support of our experienced and compassionate team, you will always feel encouraged, guided, and valued in your role.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, flexible, and enthusiastic
• A supportive team player
• Confident working both indoors and outdoors
• Passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed

Essential Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades A–C or 4 and above)

About Us

At Mountfield Heath School, every day brings new challenges, opportunities, and rewards. Every member of our team plays a crucial role in shaping brighter futures for our pupils.

We support autistic boys and girls aged 5–11, many of whom have additional needs. Our independent special educational needs provision currently educates 45 pupils, across a spacious site with large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas.

Our mission is simple: to equip every child with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We aim to prepare pupils not only for school but for life beyond, encouraging them to achieve high standards in all areas of development.

Located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, the school is easily accessible from Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas, making this an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

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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