Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Upton Grange School, Slough SL3 7LR
Salary: £23,500.00 per annum
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils' lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils diagnosed with Autism and possibly additional needs. Your role involves helping to maximize their educational potential by preparing learning materials, running classroom activities, and supporting their emotional and physical needs.
You will face challenges and overcome them, sharing skills and learning from others as your career progresses. Every day will be different, but you will have support, guidance, and opportunities for growth.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
About Us
Upton Grange School caters to pupils aged 3-11 years with a range of learning difficulties, employing diverse teaching strategies and smaller class sizes to meet curriculum expectations.
This position is located in Slough, within walking distance from the rail station and accessible from nearby areas.
Options Autism has over 16 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative, measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.
Why Join Options Autism?
We prioritize your health and wellbeing with an exceptional benefits package, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options like:
* 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, paternity leave, and fertility treatments
Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of others, aligning with our core mission of safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
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