Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,638.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | LA6 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 296734FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Visits to Underley Garden School are welcome to all applicants!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (FTE, not pro rata) plus a Welcome Bonus of £1,000**
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am – 4pm. Part Time and Full Time hours available – to be discussed at interview
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Candidates must have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to get to work
As part of our continued growth, we are thrilled to offer a Teaching Assistant position at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism. You’ll join a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to helping pupils with autism and complex needs thrive.
About the Role
In this rewarding role, you’ll build trusting relationships with students, support their emotional, social, and physical development, and help create engaging, personalised learning experiences. Every day will be different, offering the chance to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of the young people you support.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils aged 5–19 with a diagnosis of Autism and additional needs such as SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties
Help prepare learning materials and assist in delivering personalised lessons and activities
Provide 1:1 and group support, including supervision during lessons and off-site trips
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Support with personal care routines (e.g., feeding, toileting), depending on pupil needs
Engage in both classroom-based and outdoor learning experiences
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages pupils to thrive
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with or without prior education experience. What matters most is that you bring:
A genuine passion for working with young people with additional needs
Patience, empathy, and resilience
Flexibility to adapt to a variety of learning environments and pupil needs
Willingness to engage in all aspects of school life – from lessons to life skills, play, and outdoor learning
Team spirit and a commitment to making a positive difference
Willingness to undertake training and grow within the role
You may have previous experience in education, care, hospitality, military, retail, or customer service – or this could be your first step into a deeply rewarding sector. Either way, we’ll support you with a comprehensive induction and development opportunities.
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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.
Additional School Benefits
Birthday Chocolates
Gift Voucher at Christmas
Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
Team Building Days
'Go Green Initiative' - Every staff member who lives outside of a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden will receive a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possible
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
**Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of month three and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply
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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Visits to Underley Garden School are welcome to all applicants!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (FTE, not pro rata) plus a Welcome Bonus of £1,000**
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am – 4pm. Part Time and Full Time hours available – to be discussed at interview
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Candidates must have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to get to work
As part of our continued growth, we are thrilled to offer a Teaching Assistant position at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism. You’ll join a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to helping pupils with autism and complex needs thrive.
About the Role
In this rewarding role, you’ll build trusting relationships with students, support their emotional, social, and physical development, and help create engaging, personalised learning experiences. Every day will be different, offering the chance to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of the young people you support.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils aged 5–19 with a diagnosis of Autism and additional needs such as SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties
Help prepare learning materials and assist in delivering personalised lessons and activities
Provide 1:1 and group support, including supervision during lessons and off-site trips
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Support with personal care routines (e.g., feeding, toileting), depending on pupil needs
Engage in both classroom-based and outdoor learning experiences
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages pupils to thrive
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with or without prior education experience. What matters most is that you bring:
A genuine passion for working with young people with additional needs
Patience, empathy, and resilience
Flexibility to adapt to a variety of learning environments and pupil needs
Willingness to engage in all aspects of school life – from lessons to life skills, play, and outdoor learning
Team spirit and a commitment to making a positive difference
Willingness to undertake training and grow within the role
You may have previous experience in education, care, hospitality, military, retail, or customer service – or this could be your first step into a deeply rewarding sector. Either way, we’ll support you with a comprehensive induction and development opportunities.
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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.
Additional School Benefits
Birthday Chocolates
Gift Voucher at Christmas
Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
Team Building Days
'Go Green Initiative' - Every staff member who lives outside of a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden will receive a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possible
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
**Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of month three and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply
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