Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:  Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Do you want a rewarding career where no two days are the same and every success is worth celebrating?

At Acorn Park School, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils with SEND and complex needs develop the confidence, skills and independence they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

This is more than a job – it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, inspire progress and make a lasting impact on young lives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND and complex needs to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support across classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and social development.
• Encouraging independence, communication and positive relationships.
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Preparing resources and assisting with classroom activities and interventions.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Is caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is resilient, adaptable and able to remain positive in a dynamic environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible and enthusiastic about supporting learning in a variety of settings.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Acorn Park School

Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.

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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