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Are you an innovative Teaching Assistant committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have a 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.
The opportunity
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 pupils and young people we care for, helping to ensure they get the best from their education. Each individual has 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 supervision. You will also take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting their development and engagement with the world.
Supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs is rewarding work, and you will benefit from the support of our experienced teams. As you help our pupils achieve progress, you will enjoy a direct, positive impact on their lives.
Who we are looking for
You should be adaptable and ready to work in various classroom roles, both indoors and outdoors, according to individual needs. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils exploring outside.
Our schools are built on teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working with a dedicated team, sharing knowledge and experience, please fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form, and a team member will contact you.
Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years 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 with measurable outcomes.
We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Options Autism?
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support 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/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
We focus on the outcomes for our pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role makes a positive difference every day.
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. 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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