Teaching Assistant; Maternity Cover

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

End: July 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

At Claystone School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel understood and experience success. We’re looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team and help pupils with Autism and additional needs build confidence, independence and a love for learning.

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in their learning and development
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences
• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual pupils
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Confident working in a variety of learning environments, both indoors and outdoors
• Strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support
• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs
• Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above

Claystone School – a brand‑new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4–11, recently opened in January 2025. Situated in Pepperstock, Claystone School is an independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition and a range of additional learning difficulties.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we pioneer innovative, evidence‑based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are proud that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

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

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We aim to keep applicants informed throughout, and all stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high‑quality independent and international schools.