Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,160.62 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: March 2026

UK applicants only, no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #team

OFG!

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support young people to achieve their potential in a caring, inclusive setting. Your role is essential for supporting pupils' academic learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development.

• Provide one-on-one and small group support for pupils with additional and complex needs.
• Support the planning and delivery of creative, engaging learning activities alongside teaching staff.
• Encourage pupils' emotional, social, and physical development through patience, understanding, and positive behaviour support.
• Take part in a range of classroom-based and outdoor learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a consistent nurturing environment.

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

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades AC or 4 and above).

Mountfield Heath School supports autistic boys and girls aged 5‑11, many of whom have additional needs. Our independent special educational needs provision currently educates 45 pupils across large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas. We aim to equip every child with skills, confidence, and knowledge to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, the school is easily accessible from Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas. 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 measurable outcomes. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to 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
• Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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. We do not accept liability for accompanying costs. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.