Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits platform

UK & international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support young people with additional needs at New Barn School. This role goes beyond classroom support, offering stability, encouragement and guidance to help students overcome barriers to learning.

You will work with teachers and specialists to deliver engaging learning, build positive relationships, promote independence and contribute to a nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or support services.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable to individual needs.
• Able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in others.
• Calm and consistent when faced with challenges.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students' learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
• Delivering targeted support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to support young people with additional needs to achieve success, build confidence, and reach their full potential. This is much more than a classroom support role. You'll become a trusted adult, providing encouragement, stability, and guidance while helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to thrive. Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine difference, whether that's supporting a breakthrough in learning, helping a student build confidence, or celebrating milestones that others may take for granted. If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students' learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
• Delivering targeted support to help students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.
  GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND, care, youth work, or support services.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable to individual needs.
• Able to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in others.
• Calm and consistent when faced with challenges.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
  New Barn School, part of Options Autism, provides inclusive, nurturing education for autistic children and young people with complex needs across three sites. We deliver personalised learning, therapeutic support, and vocational opportunities tailored to each students's Education, Health and Care Plan. Students learn in small, supportive settings that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Built on strong partnerships with families, New Barn empowers every learner to thrive and prepare for life beyond school.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students 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 students 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