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Teaching Assistant

Groveside School

• Reading
• Permanent

Salary: £23,080.50 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
• Salary: £23,080.50 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 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?

• 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

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.

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