Teaching Assistant
Chestnut Hill School | Holywell | CH8 9DX
Hours: 40 Hours per week | Monday to Friday ( Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3pm)
Salary: 23,638 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only no sponsorship available
Get Paid for 5 Days, Work Just 4
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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your 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!
About the Role
As part of our continued growth, Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism, is excited to welcome Teaching Assistants to our incredible team. This is more than a jobits a chance to build a meaningful career in education, supporting pupils with Autism to achieve far more than they ever believed possible.
As a Teaching Assistant, youll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every pupil feels understood, valued and supported.
Youll work closely with pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism, some with additional learning needs, guiding their personalised learning journeys and celebrating every success along the way.
Your role will include:
* Supporting pupils in the classroom and beyond, helping them access learning in ways that work for them
* Preparing learning materials and supporting engaging, hands-on activities
* Supporting pupils emotional, social and physical wellbeing
* Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships
* Working flexibly across indoor and outdoor learning environments
* Learning from experienced colleagues while developing your own skills and confidence
No two days are the samebut every day brings purpose, progress and pride.
Who we are looking for
Were seeking caring, adaptable and motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact.
Essential:
* GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
* A high standard of literacy and numeracy skills
* Experience working with young people in an education or care setting
* A flexible, patient and responsive approach
Highly Desirable:
* Experience supporting ALN/SEN pupils, particularly those with Autism
Youll be comfortable taking on a variety of rolesfrom supporting classroom learning and leading activities, to supervising outdoor experiences and helping pupils explore the world around them.
About Us
Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.
We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The students wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and workcollaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will alwaysstrive for the very best for our young people.
Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.
We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.
For over 19 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 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 Options Autism?
We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day youll know your work is making a meaningful impact.
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
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
o Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o Hundreds of UK and international discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support including 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.
*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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