Compassionate Teaching Assistant for Autism & Growth

OFG Education; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Riseley Green School is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support autistic students and those with complex needs. You will work closely with teachers to make learning accessible, engaging and meaningful, helping students gain confidence and independence.

Our team collaborates across the school to provide personalised education, with a focus on safeguarding and student wellbeing. Experience with autism is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Patience, encouragement and consistency help build trust with students.
• Experience with Autism or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to adapt approaches to individual strengths and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism and complex needs, adapting approaches to individual strengths.
• Provide individual and classroom support to engage learning and activities.
• Assist teachers with preparation and delivery of personalised learning experiences.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Provide calm, consistent support to help students feel safe and ready to learn.
• Support outdoor learning and educational visits.

Skills

Patience

Encouragement

Consistency

Trust-building

Adaptability

Calmness

Job description

Riseley Green School is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support autistic students and those with complex needs. You will work closely with teachers to make learning accessible, engaging and meaningful, helping students gain confidence and independence.

Our team collaborates across the school to provide personalised education, with a focus on safeguarding and student wellbeing. Experience with autism is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided.