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Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Teaching Assistant!At Outcomes First Schools, 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 meaningful impact in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!
Job Details- Job Title: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, CB23 3RD
- Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)
- Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
- Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
- Start Date: November 2026
- Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to support young people with additional needs. Your role will be pivotal in helping them achieve success, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
This is more than just a classroom support position; you will become a trusted adult, providing encouragement, stability, and guidance. Every day presents new opportunities to make a genuine difference—whether it's supporting a breakthrough in learning, helping a student build confidence, or celebrating milestones that others may overlook.
If you are patient, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing- Supporting students' learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
- Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
- Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Delivering targeted support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
- Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
- Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or support services.
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable to individual needs.
- Able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in others.
- Calm and consistent when faced with challenges.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
- Driving licence required.
Located in the picturesque village of Papworth, Papworth Hall School is close to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our specialist school caters to young people with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs, with a capacity for 30 students.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide tailored education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education typically offers. We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years.
Why Join Us?We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that 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- 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. OFG Education is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Join us in making a difference!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- papworth everard
- 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
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