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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils aged 4-16 years old and is due to open in May 2025.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• Teaching Assistant
• £20,906.25 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people.

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils' lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to ensure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, gaining hands-on experience and some supervision. You will also take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting their development as individuals and engaging with the world.

Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work. You will benefit from the support of our experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their lives.

You will be adaptable and ready to work in various classroom roles, both indoors and outside, according to individual needs. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may run classroom activities, lead outdoor experiences, or supervise pupils exploring further afield.

Our schools are built on teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge and experience, please fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form, and a team member will contact you.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We focus on positive outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role makes a significant difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will require a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. This is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.