Job Overview
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Napier School, Farnborough, GU14 6EF
Salary: £21,843.75 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence required
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our team at Napier School in Farnborough.
The opportunity
Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join a supportive, nurturing environment where pupils achieve more than they expected.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils and young people, helping ensure they get the best from their education. Many have autism and additional needs. They have great potential, and you will guide their learning journeys tailored to them.
You will prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and support their emotional and physical needs, helping them develop and engage with the world.
Every day will be different, but you will have support, skills, and guidance to help you thrive in your career.
Who We Are Looking For
You should be adaptable, ready to work in various classroom roles, indoors and outdoors, based on individual needs. A caring and responsive approach is essential, whether leading activities, outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils outside.
Our schools thrive on teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge and experience, please complete our safeguarding-compliant application form, and a team member will contact you.
About Us
Napier School is a new primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs in Farnborough, Hampshire. Part of Options Autism, we aim to help pupils excel through a structured, nurturing, and engaging curriculum.
Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years, specializing in autism and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Why Join Options Autism?
Your health and wellbeing are important. You will receive an excellent reward package, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”
Our flexible benefits platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as health and wellbeing options, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, critical illness cover, and family support including enhanced maternity, paternity, and fertility treatments.
Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of pupils and young adults, making a real difference.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is dedicated to a fair and thorough recruitment process aligned with safeguarding standards. We do not accept liability for costs incurred during the process. All recruitment stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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