Teaching Assistant

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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU

Salary: Up to £24,675.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: ASAP

Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit, passionate team at Woodside Park, part of Options Autism. This is more than a classroom support role — it’s a chance to inspire, nurture, and empower pupils with varied and complex needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll work directly with our pupils, helping them navigate their learning journeys and celebrating every milestone along the way.

You’ll support classroom activities, prepare learning materials, and provide hands‑on guidance, while also attending to emotional and physical wellbeing — ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and motivated. Our KS2 provision is a nurturing, inclusive environment where curiosity, confidence, and joy are at the heart of learning. You’ll face challenges, but with the guidance of our experienced team, you’ll grow professionally, develop new skills, and make a lasting, meaningful impact in children’s lives.

Every day will be different, rewarding, and full of opportunities to celebrate achievements — big or small.

• Experienced in supporting pupils with SEN/ASC or complex needs.
• Adaptable and confident working across a variety of classroom roles, indoors and outdoors.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic, capable of running activities, supervising pupils, or leading outdoor experiences.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, values‑driven school environment.
• Passionate about making a real difference and committed to helping every pupil succeed.

Woodside Park School is a brand-new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 7–11. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

For over 19 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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 your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits…