Teaching Assistant

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 .

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN
Salary: £22,300.00 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Part-time: Considered for the right applicant

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with ASC to join our welcoming team at Brookthorpe Hall School in Gloucester.

At Options Autism, we believe that every pupil deserves the chance to thrive in an environment built on care, creativity, and connection. If you're motivated by the idea of changing lives through education, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of everything we do. You'll work closely with teachers and therapists to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and independence in every pupil.

Each day will bring variety - from supporting classroom learning to leading outdoor sessions, 1:1 interventions, and enrichment activities that spark joy and progress. Most importantly, you'll help our pupils feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving amazing things.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with complex needs to achieve their learning and personal goals
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that promote active learning
• Providing emotional and physical support to help pupils feel safe, valued, and understood
• Encouraging independence, self-confidence, and positive social interactions
• Assisting with outdoor learning, enrichment opportunities, and off-site trips
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support
• Growing your own skills through regular training and professional development

Who we're looking for:

• A caring, patient, and adaptable individual who thrives in a team environment
• Someone ready to take on a variety of classroom and outdoor roles, tailored to each pupil's needs
• A positive, resilient person who enjoys supporting young people through challenges
• A confident communicator capable of building trusting relationships with pupils

Every day will be different - and every day, you'll make a difference. With the support of experienced colleagues and a culture built on teamwork and care, you'll have everything you need to flourish and grow in your career.

Application Requirement:

As part of your application, please include clear examples of your experience - particularly where you have:

• Supported pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Worked with children with complex needs
• Contributed to positive learning or behavioural outcomes
• Collaborated effectively with colleagues

These examples will help us understand your impact and suitability for the role.

If you are ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to a role that truly matters, then Brookthorpe Hall School is the perfect place for your next career step.

About the School

Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

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.

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 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.