Teaching Assistant

Description:

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work 

Job Title:  SEND Teaching Assistant 
Location:  Meadows View School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2JL
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Build a career where every day you help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve more than they ever imagined. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team dedicated to helping each learner feel safe, confident and ready to engage.

What you will be doing

Supporting children and young people with SEND, including complex needs, to access learning and achieve personal goals

Assisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities tailored to individual needs

Providing emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood

Encouraging independence, communication, positive relationships and social development

What you will bring

Caring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thrive

Resilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive team

A confident communicator who builds trust with pupils, colleagues and families

Flexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings and situations

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 succeed through truly personalised education.

About our School 

Meadows View School will cater for young people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning needs.

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.

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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“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

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.

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