Teaching Assistant

Description

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 #teamOFG.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Salary: £23,500 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: October 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our pupils with Autism and additional needs, helping them to achieve their potential. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing learning materials and resources

Supporting and running engaging classroom activities

Meeting pupils’ emotional and physical needs

Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development

Contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are calm, resilient, and genuinely motivated to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. Previous experience working with SEN/ASC pupils is desirable, but the right attitude, personal qualities, and commitment to our vision are just as important.

Qualifications Required

English and Maths GCSE (essential)

TA qualification (desirable)

At Baston House School, you’ll join a supportive team and help create a nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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. 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.

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