Teaching Assistant
Quick answer
Higford School, a specialist education school in Shropshire, UK, is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism and additional needs, paying £23,638 per annum.
- Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Organization
- Higford School, Outcomes First Schools
- Location
- Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET, UK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £23,638 per annum
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Supporting students with Autism and additional needs in lessons and throughout the school day, encouraging engagement, confidence and independence, and providing emotional support and positive behavior guidance.
What you'll do
- Supporting students with Autism and additional needs in lessons and throughout the school day
- Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence
- Helping deliver tailored learning activities and interventions
- Providing emotional support and positive behavior guidance
- Building strong, trusting relationships with students
- Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
What it takes
- Caring, patient and resilient
- Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
- A positive role model who can build strong relationships
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Confident supporting students through challenges and celebrating their successes
- Experience in education, childcare, care, youth work or SEN settings
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Life Assurance, Pension scheme, ‘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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire, UK.
Is the job remote?
No, the job is in-office.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £23,638 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being caring, patient, and resilient, passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, and having experience in education, childcare, care, youth work, or SEN settings.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 3 November 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Higford School, Outcomes First Schools's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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