Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH

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

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Get Paid for 5 Days, Work Just 4:
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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As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping our pupils thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically. Every pupil at Ryecroft has unique strengths and needs, and you’ll be there to support their learning journeys every step of the way. You will:

• Support class teachers with preparing resources and running activities
• Work 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils to stay engaged and make progress
• Provide emotional and physical care in a nurturing and respectful way
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-expression
• Adapt to meet different needs—in the classroom, outdoors, or on school trips

This is a hands‑on, dynamic role with every day offering something different. You’ll need to be flexible, responsive, and ready to think on your feet—but you’ll never be without guidance, teamwork, and expert support.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Adaptable and happy working across a range of classroom and outdoor settings
• A clear communicator with strong teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic about supporting children with SEN, autism, and complex needs
• Committed to promoting the emotional wellbeing and personal growth of every pupil

Prior experience is welcome but not essential—if you have the right attitude and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide full training and development opportunities.

Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 pupils, opened in September 2024 and caters for pupils with Autism and complex needs. The school is located in Walsall—a market town in the West Midlands County, 9 miles north‑west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton, and 9 miles from Lichfield. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• 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. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4

DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We aim to keep applicants informed throughout, but do 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.