Teaching Assistant

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job title: Teaching Assistant Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH Salary: £25,115.37 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4:30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: December 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. At Oak Tree School in Truro, we’re looking for experienced and motivated Teaching Assistants to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students’ learning and development within a dynamic and supportive school environment. About the Role This is more than a classroom support role — it’s a chance to help shape brighter futures every single day. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils with a range of needs, helping them to grow in confidence, achieve their potential, and discover new possibilities in a nurturing and inspiring environment. You’ll support teachers in planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons, help prepare learning materials, and provide one-to-one and small group support. You’ll also play an important role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing — celebrating their successes, guiding them through challenges, and helping them build resilience and independence. No two days will ever be the same. Whether you’re supporting in class, leading outdoor learning, or helping pupils explore the world around them, you’ll make a real, lasting difference. And with a supportive, close-knit team behind you, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone caring, flexible, and enthusiastic — someone who can adapt to the needs of individual pupils and bring energy and positivity to every day. You’ll be confident working both in the classroom and outdoors, ready to build strong relationships and model the school’s values of patience, kindness, and teamwork. About us Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs. This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support -  inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit  Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1