Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,160.62 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chipping Norton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 298808FAJ |
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.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
As part of our continued growth, Park School is excited to welcome passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to our close-knit team in Chipping Norton.
This isn’t just a classroom role — it’s a chance to empower, nurture, and inspire young people every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive school community where relationships come first and your contribution makes a real difference.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism.
Every day will be different — rewarding, challenging, and full of opportunity to support meaningful progress.
What You’ll Do
Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism
Assist teachers in planning and delivering activities that spark curiosity and progress
Lead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventions
Offer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school life
Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment
Support outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiatives
Who We're Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
Adaptable and proactive, able to support pupils in a variety of settings
Caring and patient, with a genuine interest in helping young people thrive
Team-focused, working collaboratively alongside skilled staff in a supportive environment
Willing to learn, with an open and positive approach to training and professional development
Qualified with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Whether you’re supporting classroom learning, leading outdoor activities, or helping pupils build independence and self-belief, your work will help shape lives.
About us
Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
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. 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
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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.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
As part of our continued growth, Park School is excited to welcome passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to our close-knit team in Chipping Norton.
This isn’t just a classroom role — it’s a chance to empower, nurture, and inspire young people every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive school community where relationships come first and your contribution makes a real difference.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism.
Every day will be different — rewarding, challenging, and full of opportunity to support meaningful progress.
What You’ll Do
Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and/or Autism
Assist teachers in planning and delivering activities that spark curiosity and progress
Lead small group sessions and support one-to-one interventions
Offer emotional, social, and practical support to pupils as they navigate school life
Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment
Support outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and personal development initiatives
Who We're Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
Adaptable and proactive, able to support pupils in a variety of settings
Caring and patient, with a genuine interest in helping young people thrive
Team-focused, working collaboratively alongside skilled staff in a supportive environment
Willing to learn, with an open and positive approach to training and professional development
Qualified with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Whether you’re supporting classroom learning, leading outdoor activities, or helping pupils build independence and self-belief, your work will help shape lives.
About us
Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
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. 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
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