Overview
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
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
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. All candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
About The Role
This is a chance to enjoy a truly rewarding career in education while making a real and lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. At Jubilee School, we create nurturing, inclusive environments where pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—often achieving far more than anyone could have imagined. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be at the heart of this supportive environment, working directly with our pupils to help them reach their full potential. You will assist in preparing engaging learning materials, supporting classroom activities, and providing hands-on care for both emotional and physical development. Every pupil has a unique learning journey, and you will play a vital role in guiding and inspiring them along the way. You may lead small group activities, support outdoor learning experiences, or provide 1:1 guidance—helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence. You will work closely with teachers and the wider team, learning from each other and growing professionally in a collaborative environment.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a caring, adaptable, and proactive individual who is ready to make a difference. You should enjoy working with children in indoor and outdoor settings, and respond to the individual needs of each pupil with creativity, patience, and empathy. You will thrive in a team where collaboration, mutual support, and celebrating successes are at the heart of everything we do.
Qualifications
* Previous experience and/or GCSE English and Maths
* Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Jubilee School is an independent special school for pupils with complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional SEND. Jubilee School is linked with four residential accommodations and is located in Waterlooville, just outside of Portsmouth. This opportunity is in Waterlooville and is within commutable distance of Portsmouth, Chichester and surrounding areas. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing 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 will undergo 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
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Additionally, Vista benefits platform offers:
* A wide range of 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.
Note on 4DWW: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The recruitment process is fair and thorough in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Timescales may be affected by safeguarding checks and compliance requirements.
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