Teaching Assistant

Job description

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work
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: November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to support young people with additional needs to achieve success, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
This is much more than a classroom support role. You'll become a trusted adult, providing encouragement, stability, and guidance while helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to thrive.
Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine difference, whether that's supporting a breakthrough in learning, helping a student build confidence, or celebrating milestones that others may take for granted.
If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people, we'd 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.
Working alongside 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.
Who We're Looking For
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
About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education. About Our School
Papworth Hall School is in the picturesque village in Cambridgeshire. It is within close proximity to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our new specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs and has the capacity for 30 students.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
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 the 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.
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 carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Papworth St Agnes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

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