– no sponsorship available
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding career in education and make a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team that creates supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever imagined.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work directly with our brilliant pupils, helping them get the very best from their education. Each young person has their own unique strengths and needs — and you’ll play a vital role in guiding their individual learning journeys.
You’ll help prepare learning materials, support classroom activities, and provide hands-on guidance both in and outside the classroom. You’ll also take responsibility for pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing, helping them develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities — and you’ll be fully supported by a passionate, experienced team who will help you grow your skills and build your career.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
1. Adaptable and ready to work across a variety of classroom and outdoor settings
2. Caring, patient, and proactive in supporting pupils with different needs
3. A strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support
4. Enthusiastic about helping young people reach their potential
Essential
5. Full UK Driving Licence
Supporting Statement Guidance: When applying, please provide written examples of your knowledge and experience that demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.
At Willow Park School, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through education — helping every pupil thrive, learn, and succeed.
About Us
Willow Park School is a brand-new specialist school in Milton Keynes for young people aged 9–16 with a range of complex needs. Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in the future. Through a therapeutic educational approach, supported by specialist facilities and an experienced team, we help students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), communication, interaction, and associated challenging behaviours to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.
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.
6. Life Assurance
7. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
8. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
9. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
10. Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
11. Hundreds of UK and international discounts
12. Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
13. Critical illness cover
14. 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.
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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