Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness

Family Growth Support

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Napier School in Farnborough is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support learning and pupil wellbeing. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, aid social development, and help maintain a calm, nurturing classroom environment. DBS clearance is required, and safeguarding is a priority.

Experience in education, childcare, or similar support roles is valued. Applicants with a driving licence can assist with off-site activities and school events, contributing to a flexible team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils in education, childcare, SEN, or a related environment.
• A full UK driving licence to support pupils during off-site activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to stay calm, positive, and resilient in challenging situations.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils' individual needs.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups with their learning, communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help create a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Prepare learning resources and support educational visits, enrichment activities, and school events.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, helping pupils recognise and build on their successes.
• Provide support during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and other activities throughout the school day.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

At Napier School, our Teaching Assistants do far more than support learning. They build strong relationships, celebrate every achievement, and help pupils develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine difference, whether that's helping a pupil overcome a challenge, discover a new strength, or reach a milestone they never thought possible. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will help create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive. You will:

• Support pupils individually and in small groups with their learning, communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences
• Encourage positive behaviour and help create a calm, supportive classroom environment
• Prepare learning resources and support educational visits, enrichment activities, and school events
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, helping pupils recognise and build on their successes
• Provide support during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and other activities throughout the school day

We're looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping pupils achieve their potential. Whether you're bringing previous experience from education, childcare, or a similar support setting, you'll share our commitment to making a lasting positive impact.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working with pupils in education, childcare, SEN, or a related environment
• A full UK driving licence to support pupils during off-site activities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to stay calm, positive, and resilient in challenging situations
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils' individual needs
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute as part of a collaborative team

Most importantly, you'll bring warmth, empathy, and a genuine desire to help every pupil feel valued, supported, and successful. In return, you'll join a rewarding environment where no two days are the same and where the difference you make can be life changing.

Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England. Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver 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.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support