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: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Monday 8.30am-5pm, Tuesday 8.30am-4.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am-4.30pm, Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-4pm
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

As Trimdon Hill School continues to grow, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to join us on our journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with SEND and complex needs, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be more than just classroom support. You'll be a trusted role model, building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

No two days are the same. From supporting learning in the classroom and taking part in practical activities to helping a student through a difficult moment or celebrating a breakthrough achievement, every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference.

Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive wider team, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, grow your career and see the impact of your work every single day.

What you will be doing

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to students with SEND and complex needs.
• Help students access engaging, personalised learning activities tailored to their individual strengths and needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and understood.
• Provide calm and consistent emotional and behavioural support, helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage the development of confidence, communication, independence and social skills.
• Get involved in classroom learning as well as practical, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Celebrate individual progress and encourage students to recognise what they're capable of achieving.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

What you'll bring

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• A calm, caring and compassionate approach.
• Resilience and the ability to remain positive when situations become challenging.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a supportive team.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop.
• A commitment to safeguarding and helping every student achieve their potential.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Trimdon Hill School is an independent specialist school in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, supporting students aged 4-11 with autism and associated complex needs. Opened in June 2025, we provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where every child is supported to SHINE. Our personalised, autism-informed curriculum develops communication, social interaction, and curiosity through rich, inclusive learning.

Working closely with families and clinical professionals, we support each child's progress, independence, and readiness for the next stage of education.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.