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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
As Trimdon Hill School continues to grow, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to join us on our journey.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with SEND and complex needs, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be more than just classroom support. You'll be a trusted role model, building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
No two days are the same. From supporting learning in the classroom and taking part in practical activities to helping a pupil through a difficult moment or celebrating a breakthrough achievement, every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference.
Working alongside experienced teachers and a supportive wider team, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, grow your career and see the impact of your work every single day.
What You'll Do
Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to pupils with SEND and complex needs.
Help pupils access engaging, personalised learning activities tailored to their individual strengths and needs.
Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
Provide calm and consistent emotional and behavioural support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
Encourage the development of confidence, communication, independence and social skills.
Get involved in classroom learning as well as practical, outdoor and enrichment activities.
Celebrate individual progress and encourage pupils to recognise what they're capable of achieving.
Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with the patience, positivity and determination to help young people succeed.
You'll need:
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
A calm, caring and compassionate approach.
Resilience and the ability to remain positive when situations become challenging.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a supportive team.
Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop.
A commitment to safeguarding and helping every pupil achieve their potential.
About Us
Trimdon Hill School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, supporting pupils aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Opened in June 2025, we provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where every child is supported to SHINE. Our personalised, autism-informed curriculum develops communication, social interaction, and curiosity through rich, inclusive learning.
Working closely with families and clinical professionals, we support each child's progress, independence, and readiness for the next stage of education.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils 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 pupils 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.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. xrexnqw 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 .
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