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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Become a Teaching Assistant our school Trent Acres part of Options Autism and start working towards yours.

• Teaching Assistant
• Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR
• £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
• ​Permanent; Term-time only
• September 2025 Start

Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school providing 141 places for pupils aged 5 to 19 with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.

Set across two well-resourced sites in Staffordshire, including a modern, purpose-built school and a newly built college setting, we offer both academic and vocational learning experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Our 12-acre rural site features specialist facilities such as:

• Indoor and outdoor riding schools
• Outdoor gymnasium
• Animal care areas with horses, donkeys, alpacas, goats, and chickens
• Extensive opportunities for outdoor and experiential learning

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, bespoke education packages with a strong emphasis on learning outside the classroom. At Trent Acres, no two days are the same — and every pupil’s success is celebrated.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

The opportunity

Enjoy a meaningful career where your support can make a real difference.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll connect closely with our pupils — all of whom have a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs — and help deliver personalised, engaging learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

You will:

• Support the planning and delivery of lessons and activities
• Help prepare learning materials and provide one-to-one and group support
• Promote emotional and physical wellbeing, encouraging positive development
• Supervise pupils during classroom tasks and outdoor learning sessions
• Work hands-on with animals and nature-based resources
• Contribute to a nurturing, respectful, and inspiring school culture

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll be supported by a committed team, with access to high-quality training, mentorship, and the chance to grow your own career.

Who We‘re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of roles and settings
• Calm, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about working with young people
• A team player who values collaboration and shared learning
• Ready to take initiative and be responsive to individual pupil needs

Qualifications required:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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