Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Teaching Assistant!

At OFG, we believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance, giving you the time to enjoy the things you love outside of work. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Job Details

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
• Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
• Start Date: November 2026
• Eligibility: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are on the lookout for compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. Your role will be pivotal in supporting students with SEND and complex needs, helping them achieve more than they ever thought possible.

This is not just a classroom support role; you will be a mentor, a role model, and a trusted adult. You’ll help students build confidence, develop independence, and overcome barriers to learning. Whether you’re celebrating a breakthrough moment or guiding a student through a challenge, you’ll witness the impact of your work every single day.

What You’ll Do

• Support students on a 1:1, small-group, and classroom basis.
• Engage students with personalized learning activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and wellbeing.
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to help students succeed.
• Encourage independence, communication skills, and personal development.
• Support practical, outdoor, and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate closely with teachers to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Celebrate progress and recognize every achievement, no matter how small.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek someone who is caring, patient, and motivated to make a positive difference. Here’s what you’ll need:

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• A calm, compassionate, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and flexibility when faced with challenges.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
• A commitment to safeguarding and helping every student reach their full potential.

About Us

Trimdon Hill School is an independent specialist school in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, supporting students aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Opened in June 2025, we provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where every child is supported to SHINE. Our personalized, autism-informed curriculum develops communication, social interaction, and curiosity through rich, inclusive learning.

Working closely with families and clinical professionals, we support each child’s progress, independence, and readiness for the next stage of education. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise, and support than mainstream education can typically offer.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Join us in making a difference!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

trimdon grange

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

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