Teaching Assistant

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work 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 Join our team at Longdon Park in Burton as a Teaching Assistant and help young people aged 14–19 with additional needs build confidence, develop independence and prepare for life beyond school. This is more than supporting learning in a classroom. You’ll be part of a dedicated team helping young people discover what they can achieve, develop practical life skills and overcome barriers that may have previously held them back. Whether you’re supporting a student through a challenging moment, celebrating a breakthrough or helping them master a new skill, your support can make a lasting difference. Please note: You may be required to work across either of our sites: Longdon Park, DE65 6GU or Longdon Parkway, DE14 2WD. What you will be doing Provide 1:1 and small-group support based on individual needs and goals. Support engaging, practical and creative learning both in and outside the classroom. Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and confident. Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development. Help young people develop independence, resilience and essential life skills. Celebrate progress, however big or small, and motivate students to keep moving forward. Work collaboratively with teachers and wider professionals to provide consistent, personalised support. What you'll bring You don’t need to have worked in a specialist setting before. What matters most is your attitude, resilience and genuine desire to help young people succeed. You’ll bring: GCSE Grade