Teaching Assistant

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

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time 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 it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bankside School, Worcester, WR8 0AD
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Bankside School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support pupils with Autism and additional needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing, structured environment.

This is a role where every day brings purpose and impact. You'll build meaningful relationships, assist with personalised learning, and contribute to a school culture where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll bring energy, support and creativity to every day-working alongside teachers to create inspiring lessons and meaningful learning experiences.

You'll build strong relationships, encourage independence, and help students feel safe, understood and ready to learn. No two days are the same, and every small step forward is a big win.

What You'll Do

• Support teachers to deliver engaging, high-quality learning.
• Work with students 1:1 or in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Help prepare resources, organise the classroom and support daily routines.
• Assist with documents such as IEPs, risk assessments and behaviour plans.
• Safeguard pupils and meet their physical and emotional needs.
• Communicate effectively with the care team for a consistent, nurturing approach.
• Work collaboratively with staff across the school to support each student's progress.

Experience/Qualifications Needed

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to record information accurately
• Experience supporting students (SEN/ASC desirable)
• A positive, resilient and proactive attitude

About Us

Bankside School is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Our new specialist school caters for students aged 11-18 years old with Autism, Complex needs and learning disabilities.

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 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 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.