How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues'' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we''re always looking for new ways to improve everyone''s work/life balance. We''re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there''s never been a more exciting time to join us !We are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to join our New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge in Dibden, Southampton.Bower Lodge School, Southampton, SO45 5TD£20,906.25 per annum37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30Permanent, Term Time onlyStart Date: September 2025UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.You will face challenges