Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Chestnut Hill School | Holywell | CH8 9DX

Hours:

40 Hours per week | Monday to Friday ( Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3pm) Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
February 2026 UK applicants only

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing.

As part of our continued growth, Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism, is excited to welcome Teaching Assistants to our incredible team. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to build a meaningful career in education, supporting pupils with Autism to achieve far more than they ever believed possible.

• Support pupils in the classroom and beyond, helping them access learning in ways that work for them
• Preparing learning materials and supporting engaging, hands‑on activities
• Support pupils’ emotional, social and physical wellbeing
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Work flexibly across indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Learn from experienced colleagues while developing your own skills and confidence
• No two days are the same—but every day brings purpose, progress and pride

• Essential: GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience working with young people in an education or care setting
• A flexible, patient and responsive approach
• Highly desirable:
  Experience supporting ALN/SEN pupils, particularly those with Autism
• You’ll be comfortable taking on a variety of roles—from supporting classroom learning and leading activities, to supervising outdoor experiences and helping pupils explore the world around them.

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
  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.

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. 4

DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8‑19. We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging.

The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists, to support students' specific needs.

We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLEs) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators.

We are located in Holywell, a beautiful market town and community in Flintshire, Wales.

For over 19 years Options Autism has 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.

We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day you’ll know your work is making a meaningful impact.

We are committed to 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.