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: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR
Salary: £23,638.00 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

Looking for a role with purpose, excitement, and genuine reward? Join Trent Acres, part of Options Autism, and become a key part of a school where every child is valued, understood, and supported to reach their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our school community - building meaningful relationships, supporting learning, and helping pupils with Autism and additional needs grow in confidence, independence, and joy. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make an impact, connect with young people, and develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

Every day at Trent Acres is different - and every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference. You will:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging lessons and activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
• Prepare learning materials and help create stimulating, hands-on experiences
• Promote pupils' emotional, social, and physical wellbeing
• Supervise learning both in the classroom and in outdoor or nature-based activities
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing, and respectful school culture

You'll work alongside a committed team who will mentor and support you, with access to high-quality training and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Calm, kind, and passionate about supporting young people
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to contribute in a variety of roles
• A team player who values collaboration and shared learning
• Confident in taking initiative and responding to individual pupil needs

Essential Qualification: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

This is your chance to join a school that doesn't just educate - it empowers, nurtures, and transforms lives. Make your mark at Trent Acres and help every pupil thrive.

About the school

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

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