Overview
Teaching Assistant – Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TL
Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Salary: £21,843.75 per annum
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit and supportive team at Bestwood Village School, part of Options Autism.
Responsibilities
* Assist pupils directly, helping them get the most from their education and tailoring support to individual needs.
* Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities with hands-on involvement and supervision as required.
* Support pupils’ emotional and physical needs, helping them develop as individuals and engage with the world.
* Collaborate with colleagues to create a supportive, nurturing environment and participate in teamwork across the school.
Qualifications
* Qualifications Required: Level 1-3 Teaching Assistant
Who we are looking for
* Adaptable and able to work in a variety of classroom roles, indoors and outdoors according to individual need.
* A responsive, caring approach; able to run classroom activities, lead outdoor experiences, and supervise pupils as they explore.
* Strong teamwork and mutual support within our schools.
About Us
Bestwood Village School is a brand-new school in Bestwood Village, Nottingham, with capacity for 30 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new setting and make a difference in our pupils’ education.
Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties for over 16 years. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young people at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact on lives.
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 receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support services and health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
4DWW: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to enjoy life. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance requirements, which may affect timescales.
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