Teaching Assistant
11 days ago
Fazakerley
We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge! Job Title: Teaching Assistant\n Location: Hazel Cottage School, Clinkham Wood, St Helens, WA11 7AP \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday \n Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: October 2026 About the Role\n Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs? We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our growing team at our satellite site in St Helens. This is a rewarding opportunity to help students learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, engaging, and creative environment. \n In this role, you’ll inspire confidence, encourage curiosity, and help young people overcome barriers to discover their true potential. Each day will bring new challenges and rewards, from bringing lessons to life in the classroom to supporting students with outdoor activities and hands-on creative projects. \n You’ll play a vital role in helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally, celebrating their successes and supporting them through challenges. Join a supportive, passionate team that genuinely cares about creating positive opportunities for every young person! Your Responsibilities\n\n • Support students’ learning and personal development in creative, engaging ways.\n, • Prepare and help deliver lessons that spark curiosity and confidence.\n, • Provide emotional and practical support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.\n, • Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction through empathy and consistency.\n, • Get involved in outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and community experiences.\n, • Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to tailor support to individual needs.\n, • Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice and achievement.\nWho We’re Looking For\n\n, • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in an SEN environment.\n, • A caring, energetic person who loves helping others grow and succeed.\n, • Someone patient, adaptable, and ready to embrace every challenge with positivity.\n, • A great communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues.\n, • A true team player eager to learn, share ideas, and make a lasting difference.\nAbout Us\n Hazel Cottage is a new school dedicated to meeting the needs of autistic students aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs. Located in the former St Patricks Church in St Helens, we focus on the individual needs of each student, aiming for every learner to fulfill their potential and thrive. \n Alongside a broad, exciting curriculum, we emphasize developing core life skills such as communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. Our goal is to help every student become as independent as possible as they transition to the next stage of their education. \n As part of Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding and support than mainstream education typically offers. We cater to a wide range of complex, co-occurring, and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia, and experiences of trauma or adversity. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years. Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. Benefits Include:\n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will undergo necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements.