Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Position:  Teaching Assistant
Location: Tile House School – Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN
Salary:     £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start:        April 2027

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly special.

Tile House School is a brand-new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire, and we're looking for passionate, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to help shape our school community from day one.

As a founding member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help create a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every pupil is valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and education professionals, you'll play a key role in transforming the lives of young people with Autism and additional needs.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, personalised learning for pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils achieve academically, socially and emotionally.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans and communication strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation and educational activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver consistent support.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion while maintaining accurate records and contributing to school life.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• • Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
  • Is passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism and additional needs.
  • Is patient, caring, resilient and committed to helping every pupil succeed.
  • Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
  • Is adaptable, proactive and ready to embrace the excitement of helping establish a brand-new school.
  • Is committed to ongoing learning, professional development and inclusive practice.
  • Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About us

Tile House School is an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, provisionally set to open its doors in April 2027. Designed to support up to 72 students aged 5 to 16, the school will offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. 

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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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