How would you like to be 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.

We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. 

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8HZ

Salary:      £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to become part of our close-knit and supportive team at Hambrook School, a proud part of the Options Autism family.

About the Role

Step into a rewarding career where you can truly impact the lives of young people. At Hambrook School, you’ll be part of an inspiring team that creates nurturing, inclusive learning environments where pupils grow beyond expectations.

As a Teaching Assistant, you‘ll build meaningful connections with pupils who have diverse and complex needs — helping them reach their full potential through personalised support. You’ll play a key role in shaping their daily learning experiences, guiding them with patience, empathy, and encouragement.

From preparing materials and supporting lessons to engaging in hands-on activities and one-on-one interactions, your days will be varied, fulfilling, and full of opportunities to grow. You’ll also support pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing, empowering them to build confidence and connect with the world around them.

Every challenge you face will come with support, collaboration, and the chance to develop your own skills. You’ll learn from others, share your own strengths, and be part of a team that truly works together.

Who We‘re Looking For

We’re looking for someone flexible, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference — inside the classroom and beyond. You’ll be comfortable adapting to different roles and settings, whether you‘re leading activities, supporting outdoor learning, or helping pupils explore new environments.

Above all, you’ll bring a caring, responsive approach and a genuine passion for helping every child succeed.

Qualifications required: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

About Us

Hambrook School is in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We opened in September 2023 and secured an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in just 7 short months!

We help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, alongside a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

All our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP. We have been inundated with requests of places from Sussex and Surrey Local Authorities and therefore need additional staff to impact the lives of more pupils. We are therefore looking for the perfect person to join us for this next stage of our journey.

We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupil‘s needs to be addressed, and their capabilities fully realised. We offer our pupils a flexible, safe and nurturing environment for them to develop and grow.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide 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 Options Autism?

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.

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