Teaching Assistant

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This role does not offer sponsorship. About The Role At Norton College, we’re looking for an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to help our students build confidence, independence and achieve meaningful progress. Working alongside teachers and our multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide personalised support to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping create a structured, nurturing environment where they feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your existing Teaching Assistant experience within specialist education and make a visible difference every day. What You Will Be Doing Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students access learning and work towards individual goals.Support teachers and tutors to deliver engaging, structured and autism-informed learning.Help students develop greater confidence, independence, communication and social skills.Provide calm and consistent support around behaviour and emotional regulation, encouraging greater self-management.Contribute to individual support plans, including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments and communication profiles.Work collaboratively with teaching, care and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide consistent, joined-up support.Support students with daily routines and personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.Maintain accurate records and uphold high standards of safeguarding, Health & Safety and pupil wellbeing. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who: Has previous Teaching Assistant experience – essential.Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent – essential.Has experience or a strong interest in supporting young people with autism and additional needs.Is confident supporting pupils who may display behaviours that challenge.Is patient, calm and resilient, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships.Has experience working collaboratively with teachers and multidisciplinary professionals.Is adaptable and able to tailor their approach to individual student needs.Is comfortable providing personal care where required.Is committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student.Is enthusiastic about continuing to learn and develop within specialist education. About Us Norton College is an Independent specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 based in Worcester. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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 Us? We place pupils 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 pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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. 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. #1 Apply for this job now A great company to work for Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals Similar jobs to this one View all jobs IT Teacher Norton College - Worcester Worcester Permanent Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday Closing date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026 View detailsApply Now Speech and Language Therapist Norton College - Worcester Worcester Permanent Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm Closing date: Friday, 25th September 2026 View detailsApply Now SEN Humanities Instructor Penny Tree School Birmingham Permanent Salary: £26,375 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Closing date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026 View detailsApply Now Our Schools & Services With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities. 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