Job Title
Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location
Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm
Salary
£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract
Fixed Term, Term Time Only
Start Date
September 2026
End Date
July 2027
Eligibility
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Claystone School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and a love for learning in a supportive, inspiring environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 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 pupils
- Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills
- Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities
- Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team
- Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
Who We Are Looking For
- 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
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above
About Us
Claystone School is a brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4–11, recently opened in January 2025. It 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. 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.
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 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
- 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
Recruitment Note
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcome First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Applicants will be informed throughout the process, and all stages are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory compliance.
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