Outcomes First Group
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: July 2026
About OFG
OfG believes in creating a better work-life balance.
About the Role
Riseley Green School is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join its team, with a focus on supporting pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs. The role involves creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their potential.
Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, your core duties will include:
- Supporting pupils’ learning through tailored classroom activities and one-to-one engagement.
- Preparing learning materials and assisting in lesson delivery.
- Promoting wellbeing, independence, and confidence among students.
- Assisting with outdoor learning experiences and off-site activities.
- Collaborating closely with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.
- Your ability to build trust, provide stability, and encourage curiosity will significantly impact pupils’ progression and happiness.
About You
We are looking for candidates who embody the following qualities:
- Adaptability – Comfortable supporting pupils in diverse settings, including classrooms and outdoor spaces.
- Empathy and patience – Skilled in responding to individual needs with care and understanding.
- Team player mentality – Passionate about collaborative work and knowledge-sharing.
- Safeguarding commitment – Prioritising the safety and well-being of all pupils as a non-negotiable foundation.
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Note: While experience working with children or young people with autism or complex needs is desirable, it is not essential. We value a positive, proactive attitude and an honest desire to contribute positively to pupils’ development.
About Us
Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, dedicated to serving autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.
Keys to Our Philosophy
- A structured, nurturing environment, tailored to each child’s unique needs.
- Focus on academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios ensuring personalised support.
- Collaborative approach with families to enhance well-being, independence, and life skills.
Group Background
Riseley Green School is part of Options Autism, a division of Outcomes First Group (OFG). For over 19 years, OFG has been a leader in providing specialist care and education for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
Through innovative and evidence-based approaches, we achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for those in our care. OFG was most recently and proudly certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by Great Place to Work Institute® for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting our ongoing focus on both our people and our mission.
Why Join Us?
At OFG, every day is an opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. As part of this commitment, all applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful applicants will require no externally-held Enhanced DBS certificates.
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Benefits
- Life Assurance: Robust safeguarding against unexpected challenges.
- Pension Scheme with the option to increase contributions.
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" initiative – offers access to mental health support and physical health checks.
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Access proves purchases and conveniences including:
- Health and wellbeing benefits.
- Discounts across the UK and International venues.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
- Critical illness cover.
- Family Growth Support:
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Paid fertility treatment support.
Note: OFG reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than expected if a high volume of suitable applications is received.
Note: Employment subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with current statutory requirements.
Outcomes First Group is committed to conducting a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process while adhering to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. While updates throughout the process will be endeavoured, OFG does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other similarly incurred costs resulting from delays or changes due to adjustments stemming from our compliance process. All stages of compliance are subject to mandatory safeguarding checks and compliance with UK laws.
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