Teaching Assistant

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Are you an innovative Teaching Assistant committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school has capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and opened in May 2025.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• Title:            Teaching Assistant
• Location:     Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
• Salary:         £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours:         37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Contract:     Permanent | Term Time Only
• Start Date:   February 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people.

About the Role

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils and young people? Join our dedicated team and enjoy a rewarding career where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, support, and empower.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to help create supportive, enriching learning environments where pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs can thrive and exceed expectations.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the classroom and beyond, helping pupils to unlock their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning journeys through tailored classroom activities and one-to-one engagement.
• Preparing learning materials and assisting in lesson delivery.
• Promoting wellbeing, helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Assisting with outdoor learning experiences and off-site activities.
• Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

You’ll be working closely with pupils who require additional care and attention, and your ability to build trust and provide stability will be key to their success.

Who we are looking for

We welcome applicants who are:

• Adaptable – ready to support in various classroom settings and outdoor environments.
• Empathetic and patient – able to respond to individual needs with care and understanding.
• Team players – enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and learning collaboratively.
• Committed to safeguarding – ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Experience working with children or young people with autism and complex needs is desirable but not essential.

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years.

Situated on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, the school provides a distinctive blend of education and support tailored to a diverse range of pupil needs and abilities. Riseley Green School opened in May 2025 and has a capacity for 60 pupils. The school caters to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs, offering a nurturing and structured environment where each child can thrive.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are a leading provider of specialist education, delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing all members of our staff team.

Why join Options Autism? 

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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