Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY

Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday 

Salary:  £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:  November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you looking for a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

At Groveside School, we believe every child has the potential to achieve remarkable things. We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional needs to grow in confidence, develop independence and reach their full potential.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll be a positive role model, trusted mentor and champion for our students, celebrating every success, no matter how small, and helping them overcome challenges along the way. Working closely with teachers, therapists and a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every student feels valued, understood and empowered to thrive.

Every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference, whether that's supporting learning, building social skills, encouraging independence or helping a young person achieve a breakthrough they've been working towards. No two days are the same, but each one is rewarding.

Whether you're already experienced in specialist education or bringing transferable skills from care, youth work or support work, we'll provide the training, guidance and development opportunities you need to build a fulfilling and meaningful career.

What You'll Be Doing

Support students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom to help them access learning and achieve their individual goals.

Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that inspire confidence and curiosity.

Encourage students' communication, emotional wellbeing, independence and social development.

Build positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Support the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Communication Profiles and personalised learning strategies.

Promote positive behaviour using consistent, nurturing and restorative approaches.

Prepare learning resources and help create stimulating, structured learning environments.

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the very best outcomes for every student.

Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school life where required.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

What you will bring

We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about helping children and young people with Autism and additional needs achieve their full potential.

Is caring, patient and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.

Can build strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Is an excellent communicator and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

Is adaptable, proactive and eager to learn and develop professionally.

Has experience working with children or adults with Autism or additional needs (desirable, but not essential).

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your encouragement, patience and support can change lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for Students 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 students. 

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:  

To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all students.

To work with fantastic students who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.

To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.

To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.

To develop your career.

To be committed to creating exceptional student experiences and learning for all.  

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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