Teaching Assistant

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Start: November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Some roles are jobs.

This is an opportunity to genuinely change lives. At Higford School, we support students with Autism and additional needs to build confidence, develop independence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team and help our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

No two days are the same. One moment you could be helping a student engage in learning, the next you'll be celebrating a breakthrough in communication, confidence or independence. Every day brings new challenges, but also some of the most rewarding moments you'll experience in a career.

Whether you currently work in education, care, youth work, childcare, residential support or another people-focused role, if you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What you'll do

Supporting students with Autism and additional needs throughout the school day Helping students engage with learning and achieve their individual goals Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development Providing emotional support and positive behaviour guidance Building trusted relationships that help students feel safe and succeed Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to support student progress Supporting learning experiences both in the classroom and across the wider school environment Who we're looking for: Caring, patient and resilient Passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives A strong communicator who can build meaningful relationships Calm and confident when supporting students through challenges Positive, proactive and able to work well as part of a team Committed to helping every student achieve their potential A full UK driving licence is required.

Experience in education is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from those with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work,...

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