Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join Upton Grange School in Slough. In this role, you will support pupils with Autism and additional needs. The ideal candidate will be caring and adaptable, with a strong desire to make a difference in students' lives. Full training and support will be provided. Benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience is welcome but not essential.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their individual learning journeys.
• Assist with preparing resources and delivering engaging classroom activities.
• Provide hands-on support both in and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing.

Skills

Caring and patient

Adaptable

Team player

Passionate about supporting pupils with Autism

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Upton Grange School, Slough, SL3 7LR

Salary: £24,675 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: November 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit and dedicated team at Upton Grange School, part of the Options Autism family.

About the Role

Join Upton Grange School and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives. Our school provides a supportive, nurturing environment where children and young people with Autism—and often additional needs—are encouraged to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will :

• Support pupils in their individual learning journeys, helping them reach their full potential.
• Assist with preparing resources and delivering engaging classroom activities.
• Provide hands‑on support both in and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing, promoting confidence, independence, and positive relationships.

Every day brings new challenges and achievements, and you’ll be supported by a dedicated team passionate about making a difference.

What We’re Looking For :

• A caring, patient, and adaptable individual.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• A team player eager to learn, share, and develop professionally.
• Previous experience is welcome but not essential—full training and ongoing support will be provided.

About Us

Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3‑11 years old. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi‑Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15‑minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas.

For over 19 years Outcomes First Group has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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 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

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.