Teaching Assistant

Overview

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Job title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD

Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata) plus a Welcome Bonus of £500.00

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
February 2026

UK applicants only; no sponsorship available

About Outcomes First Group: we believe in better work/life balance and wellbeing. We’re part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

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

Many of our schools have introduced the 4

DWW or are preparing to roll it out. This is a role where you can contribute to that initiative.

• Supporting pupils with their learning, both academically and personally
• Preparing learning materials and leading classroom or small-group activities
• Supporting pupils’ emotional, social and physical development
• Assisting teachers to deliver engaging lessons, indoors and outdoors
• Building positive relationships and contributing to a collaborative team culture

• Supporting pupils with their learning, both academically and personally
• Preparing learning materials and leading classroom or small-group activities
• Supporting pupils’ emotional, social and physical development
• Assisting teachers to deliver engaging lessons, indoors and outdoors
• Building positive relationships and contributing to a collaborative team culture

• A caring, adaptable and proactive approach
• Confidence working with pupils with a range of needs and abilities
• Patience, creativity and understanding when responding to individual needs
• A strong team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

We are part of Acorn Education, a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with SEND. As part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative approaches to support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• 4-Day Working Week:
  Work 80% of your hours, 100% pay

Additional information: Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.