Teaching Assistant

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD
Salary: £23,638.00 per annum / £13.25 per hour ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

Lamledge School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. This is more than a classroom support role - it is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with a range of needs. You will help them grow in confidence, achieve their potential, and explore new possibilities in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, tailoring assistance to individual needs and EHCPs where applicable
• Assist with preparation of learning materials and classroom activities
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, helping them build resilience, independence, and confidence
• Engage pupils in learning both inside the classroom and in outdoor activities

About You / Requirements

• Teaching qualification or relevant certification
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting
• Care, flexibility, and an enthusiastic approach to supporting pupils
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Us

Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5-19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma-informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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

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.