Teaching Assistant

At Claystone School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel understood and experience success. We're looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students with Autism and additional needs build confidence, independence and a love for learning. This is more than a job, it's your chance to make a lasting impact in a supportive, inspiring environment. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of school life, supporting pupils in the classroom and beyond, helping them engage, achieve and grow. From delivering tailored support to creating hands-on learning experiences, no two days are the same. You'll work alongside a dedicated team who will support your development, giving you the tools and training to succeed and progress in your career. What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students with autism and additional needs in their learning and development
• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences
• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual students
• Helping students build confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities
• Building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
  
  GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above
• Caring, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Confident working in a variety of learning environments, both indoors and outdoors
• A strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support
• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs
• Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career
  
  Claystone School is a specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4-11, recently opened in January 2025.
Situated in Pepperstock, Luton, Claystone School is a small, independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning difficulties. We provide a nurturing environment where each child's unique strengths and contributions are recognised and celebrated, helping them reach their full potential. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. 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.

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