Teaching Assistants

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

Help a Young Person Build Confidence, Discover Their Strengths and Enjoy Learning You don't need years of specialist school experience to make a difference to a young person. Patience, encouragement, consistency and the ability to build trust can be just as important. At Riseley Green School, we're looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students with Autism and complex needs. You'll work closely with students throughout their school day, helping them engage with learning, develop greater independence and build the confidence to try new things. From individual support and classroom activities to outdoor learning and experiences beyond school, you'll help make education accessible, engaging and meaningful. Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you'll become part of a supportive team focused on understanding each student as an individual and helping them achieve meaningful progress.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support students with Autism and complex needs, adapting your approach around individual strengths and needs
• Provide individual and classroom support, helping students engage with learning and participate successfully in activities
• Assist teachers with the preparation and delivery of engaging and personalised learning experiences
• Help students develop confidence, independence, communication and important life skills
• Provide calm and consistent support, helping students feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Support outdoor learning, educational visits and activities beyond the classroom
• Build positive and trusting relationships while encouraging curiosity, participation and achievement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support and achieve positive outcomes
  Is patient, caring and empathetic
• Can build positive relationships with children and young people
• Is adaptable and comfortable supporting learning in different environments
• Can remain calm and encouraging when a student finds something difficult
• Enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a supportive team
• Is proactive and willing to learn new approaches
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every student
• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism or complex needs would be beneficial, but it is not essential.
  At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About the School

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4-16, with a capacity of 60 students. We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child's needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every student can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills. 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.

Benefits

• 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