Teaching Assistant

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Empowering Young People. Transforming Futures. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, guide and empower? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support the personal, social and academic development of our young people across a 24‑hour curriculum. What you will be doing Building positive relationships and providing pastoral guidance to promote wellbeing and independence. Encouraging positive behaviour and applying behaviour support strategies in line with school policies. Assisting with out‑of‑school learning, trips, events and enrichment activities. Helping monitor and record progress, contributing to assessment and supporting the completion of pupil paperwork. Supporting young people with personal and medical care needs where required. Contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment across the school day and wider curriculum. Supporting teachers with learning activities, helping individuals and small groups to engage, progress and achieve. What you will bring Compassionate, patient and resilient. Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people. A team player who communicates well with colleagues and families. Willing to support all aspects of school life — from learning to personal care to enrichment activit