Teaching Assistant

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The Shires - Oakham

• Oakham
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job title:
Teaching Assistant
Location:
Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time
Start:
October 2026

UK applicants only. No sponsorship available

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

As Oakham Shires School continues to grow, we’re looking for caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team. Whether you already have experience in education or are looking for a new career with purpose, this is an opportunity to develop your skills while helping young people with autism and complex needs achieve their potential.

You’ll work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide personalised support that helps pupils engage with learning, build confidence and develop greater independence. From classroom activities and creative projects to outdoor learning and community experiences, no two days will be the same.

Most importantly, you’ll become a trusted and consistent adult in a young person’s life—celebrating progress, supporting them through challenges and helping them discover what they’re capable of.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Support teachers in delivering creative, engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
• Encourage communication, independence, confidence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour using calm, consistent and positive approaches.
• Take part in classroom, outdoor and community-based learning, helping pupils develop valuable life skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider team to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

You don’t need years of SEN experience to make a difference. We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and passionate about helping young people succeed.
• Calm and resilient, particularly when supporting pupils through challenging moments.
• Positive, adaptable and willing to get involved in different activities.
• Confident communicators who can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Team players with a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
• Motivated to learn, develop and build a rewarding career within specialist education.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence, as pupils regularly take part in community-based activities.
• Experience supporting autistic children or young people and/or those with complex needs or behaviours.
• Previous experience within a school, education, care, youth work or similar environment.

New to specialist education? If you have the right values, patience and motivation, we’ll support you to develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed. AtOakham Shires School, every achievement matters, and as a Teaching Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of those achievements every day.

Oakham Shires School is an independent SEN school, part of Options Autism, providing a nurturing environment for autistic children and young people with associated needs.

We support pupils to achieve outcomes within their EHCPs while developing communication, life skills, and accredited learning in English, Maths, and…