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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Make a difference that matters, every single day.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve things they never thought possible. You’ll be part of a caring, supportive school community where every achievement matters and no two days are ever the same.
Working alongside teachers and support staff, you’ll provide tailored support to students with a range of needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive. Through your encouragement, patience and commitment, you’ll help create positive experiences, celebrate individual successes and make a lasting difference both in and beyond the classroom.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Supporting students with autism and additional needs to overcome challenges and reach their potential
*Bringing learning to life through fun, engaging and personalised classroom activities
*Providing tailored emotional and practical support to help every student thrive
*Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and positive social skills
*Getting involved in exciting indoor and outdoor learning experiences
*Building strong, positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
*Sharing ideas and working together as part of a passionate, supportive team
*Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every student feels valued
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
*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 student needs
*Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career
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.
About Our School
Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 students, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex 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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