Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Us as a Teaching Assistant!

Location: Ryecroft School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm

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

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date: October 2026

Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be at the heart of our mission to empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their dreams. This role goes beyond traditional classroom support; you will be a mentor, a role model, and a trusted adult, providing the encouragement and guidance that helps young people thrive both academically and personally.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive team, you will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and understood. Each day will bring new opportunities to make a genuine difference in a young person's life!

Your Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning and reach their potential.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver creative and engaging learning activities.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and social development.
• Support emotional wellbeing and promote positive behavior strategies.
• Create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrate achievements and help students recognize their own progress.

Who We're Looking For

We’re not just looking for experience; we’re looking for the right person! Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a background in education, care, youth work, childcare, coaching, or support services, we want to hear from you if you’re passionate about making a difference.

• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Resilient, calm, and confident when faced with challenges.
• Adaptable and creative in your approach to supporting learning.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Motivated by making a real and lasting impact every day.

About Us

Ryecroft School, which opened in September 2024, has the capacity for 60 students and caters to those with Autism and complex needs. Located in Walsall, a vibrant market town in the West Midlands, we are dedicated to providing specialist education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education can typically offer.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years.

Why Join Us?

At Outcomes First Schools, we place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Benefits Include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including 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

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

walsall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English