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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Longdon Parkway, Burton, DE14 2WD or Longdon Park School, Egginton, DE65 6GU.
Hours: 40 hours per week | Mon, Wed - Fri 8:30am - 4pm, Tue 8:30am - 5pm
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 young people to achieve their full potential?
We're looking for caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team at our Longdon Parkway site in Burton. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 14-19 with additional needs, helping them develop the confidence, skills, and independence they need to succeed both in education and beyond.
Every day is different, and every achievement matters. Whether you're helping a student overcome a challenge, celebrating a breakthrough moment, or supporting learning in and outside the classroom, you'll play a key role in changing lives.
** Please note: you could be working at either of our sites at Longdon Park DE65 6GU or Longdon Parkway DE14 2WD.**
What you will be doing
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral professionals to provide personalised support for our students.
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, creative, and practical learning experiences.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual student needs.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
- Helping students build confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Supporting learning in both classroom and outdoor environments.
- Building strong, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and empowered.
- Creating a positive, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
What you'll bring
GCSE Grade C/Level 5 or above in English and Maths
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A positive, patient, and resilient approach
The ability to adapt to the changing needs of students and the school day
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- UK driving licence
About Us
Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton supporting pupils aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.
Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every pupil to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life.
Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying.
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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