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 were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were 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 its already in place or just around the corner, nows 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 isnt just a classroom role its a chance to empower, nurture, and inspire young people every day. Youll 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, youll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, youll 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 Youll 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
Were 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 youre 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 Educationand can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs 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 youll 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 youll 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 thats right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s 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.
*Youll 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.
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