New Barn School Recruitment Event

Wantage, Oxfordshire
Outcomes First Group

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? We are on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team as a teaching assistant!

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting pupils in an inclusive nurturing setting to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and associated behaviours.

• Job title: Primary Teaching Assistant – No experience required
• Salary: £20,516.00 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only – Part Time will be considered (24 hours/3 Days per week)

About us:

New Barn School is a growing site and caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19. With almost 100 pupils across three sites, we are searching for someone to help us make a difference. We have a shared vision where we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world.

Staff testimonial:

‘I enjoy working at New Barn School, no two days are the same and every day is rewarding. The staff team are fantastic and always support each other. Staff are always pushed to their potential and given opportunities to progress their career further. Watching the children progress both academically, socially and emotionally makes this job not just a job but a vocation.

Our commitment to you:

• Work at a school where YOUR development is OUR priority. We provide you with the opportunity for personal growth and skill development through our ‘Teachers of Tomorrow’ Programme
• Do you have ambitions to become a teacher? Let us invest in YOU, by upskilling you to achieve just that.

Ideal Candidate:

• No formal training required – just bring your unique perspective!
• Release your creativity in the classroom.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Passion and enthusiasm
• Ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning in students.
• Embrace the challenge of turning every day into a fun, educational adventure.
• Existing experience of working with neurodiverse pupils.

Join us on a journey where qualifications take a back seat, and passion drives the classroom.

Please complete our form to apply for a place on our recruitment day or if you have any questions please email

A member of our dedicated team will be in touch with you to discuss more details in due course! We look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to the 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.