Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary:
£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term-Time Only
Start:
April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your 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

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About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism.

Every day will be different — rewarding, challenging, and full of opportunity to support meaningful progress.

What You’ll Do

Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism

Assist teachers in planning and delivering activities that spark curiosity and progress

Lead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventions

Offer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school life

Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment

Support outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiatives

Who We're Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

Adaptable and proactive, able to support pupils in a variety of settings

Caring and patient, with a genuine interest in helping young people thrive

Team-focused, working collaboratively alongside skilled staff in a supportive environment

Willing to learn, with an open and positive approach to training and professional development

Qualified with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Whether you’re supporting classroom learning, leading outdoor activities, or helping pupils build independence and self-belief, your work will help shape lives.

About us

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those 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 Acorn Education?

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 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range…