Teaching Assistant

at Park School, Chipping Norton, United Kingdom

Salary

£23,081 a year

Closing date

24 November 2026

Start

November 2026

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Visa sponsorship

Not offered
The advert says: “This role does not offer sponsorship”

First seen

3 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Full Job Description

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

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

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 plus Training Days

Start: November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

At Park School, we're looking for passionate and caring Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team supporting students with Autism and additional learning needs.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll play a key part in helping students build confidence, develop independence, regulate their emotions and achieve milestones that can have a lifelong impact.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in care, support work, youth work, residential settings, mental health services, sports coaching or simply have a genuine passion for helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals, you'll help create a positive, nurturing and engaging environment where students feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed.

No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

• Supporting students in lessons, one-to-one and in small groups

• Building trusted relationships that help students feel confident and secure

• Encouraging communication, independence and social development

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals

• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies

• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to achieve the best outcomes

• Celebrating progress and recognising every success, no matter how small

Who We're Looking For

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

• Compassionate, patient and committed to helping young people succeed

• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations

• A strong communicator who can build meaningful relationships

• Flexible, proactive and keen to learn new skills

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

About Our School

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for students with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering students in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

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.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

About Park School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

60 (school census, 2025/26)

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