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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!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 GreenSchool in Riseley, Berkshire.The school will have capacity for 60pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open May 2025.Our New Options School will cater for pupilswho have ASC and Complex Needs.Teaching AssistantRiseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF20,906.25 per annumMonday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pmPermanent, Term Time onlyUK 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 opportunityEnjoy 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 brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.Who we are looking forYou will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education 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 our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.Why join Options Autism?Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefitOutcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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#1