Job Description
At OFG Education we believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Strawberry Lane School, Durham, DH6 5BEHours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent Term Time OnlyStart: December 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role At Strawberry Lane School, we''re looking for an experienced and confident Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children and young people with Complex Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). This is an opportunity for someone who already understands the rewards and challenges of specialist education and can bring the knowledge, confidence and resilience needed to provide high-quality, individualised support from day one. You''ll work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues to understand each student''s communication, sensory, emotional and learning needs. Using your experience, you''ll help students regulate, engage with education, develop independence and make meaningful progress at their own pace. We''re looking for someone who can recognise when a student needs encouragement, when an approach needs adapting and when providing calm, consistent support can prevent a challenging situation from escalating. For an experienced TA who wants to use their skills in a specialist environment where relationships, individual progress and positive outcomes really matter, this is an ..... full job details .....