Teaching Assistant

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ

Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our brand new school from day one and help shape a supportive, inclusive culture for pupils and staff alike. We're looking for passionate, committed individuals who are eager to be part of something meaningful-and help build the

foundation of a truly special learning community.

The opportunity

Join a dynamic and rewarding education environment where your work has a real and lasting impact on pupils' lives. As part of our dedicated team, you will support vulnerable young people-helping them grow, succeed, and achieve far more than they imagined possible.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with pupils to guide their learning journeys
• Support teachers in delivering engaging, tailored lessons
• Prepare materials and lead small group or individual activities
• Help pupils meet emotional, social, and physical needs
• Encourage independence, confidence, and participation
• Support both classroom-based and outdoor learning experiences

You'll play a vital role in helping each pupil flourish in a setting built around respect, care, and understanding.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN setting
• Are adaptable, compassionate, and proactive in their approach
• Thrive in a team-focused environment and are committed to collaboration
• Are confident supporting both structured learning and creative, outdoor experiences

Most importantly, you should be motivated by a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

About us

Our New Options Autism School - Bradford Beacon School is proposed to open September 2025 and will cater for 37 pupils aged 4 - 11 years with have a variety of complex needs including ASC.

For over 16 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll 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 you'll 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 that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's 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.

You'll 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.