Teaching Assistant

Location: Shifnal

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum  (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time
Start:
November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Some roles are jobs. This is an opportunity to genuinely change lives.
At Higford School, we support students with Autism and additional needs to build confidence, develop independence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team and help our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
No two days are the same. One moment you could be helping a student engage in learning, the next you'll be celebrating a breakthrough in communication, confidence or independence. Every day brings new challenges, but also some of the most rewarding moments you'll experience in a career.
Whether you currently work in education, care, youth work, childcare, residential support or another people-focused role, if you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What you'll do:
Supporting students with Autism and additional needs throughout the school day
Helping students engage with learning and achieve their individual goals
Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development
Providing emotional support and positive behaviour guidance
Building trusted relationships that help students feel safe and succeed
Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to support student progress
Supporting learning experiences both in the classroom and across the wider school environment
Who we're looking for:
Caring, patient and resilient
Passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives
A strong communicator who can build meaningful relationships
Calm and confident when supporting students through challenges
Positive, proactive and able to work well as part of a team
Committed to helping every student achieve their potential
A full UK driving licence is required.
Experience in education is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from those with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work, childcare, health and social care, or other roles supporting children and young people.
About Us   At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.  Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.  

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for…