Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ME day off

CPD available

Free flu vaccinations

Free eye tests

SEN allowance

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust runs Oak Tree School in Wokingham, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support Year 1–13 pupils with autism and complex needs. The role centers on helping learners unlock potential through targeted support within a holistic, child-centered curriculum.

Posting is term-time (39 weeks) with INSET days. DBS check required; visa sponsorship is not available. Benefits include CPD, one ME day per year, flu vaccinations, eye tests, and SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to reach their full potential.

Skills

Inspire children

Motivate learners

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Oak Tree School, a newly opened special school run by Maiden Erlegh Trust for pupils from Year 1 to Year 13 with autism and associated complex needs. The work is about supporting children with additional needs to reach their potential, within a curriculum shaped around the whole child and targeted therapeutic programmes. It is a term-time role of 39 weeks with five INSET days, starting as soon as possible, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage children with additional needs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Hard working and committed
• Satisfactory references

What’s offered

• One additional day off a year for ME days, such as children's sports days or weddings
• CPD available to all staff
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests for eligible staff
• SEN allowance of £1590